Blue Mountain Reservation

Location: Peekskill, NY

Distance: 20+

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, advanced

Parking: $10

Description: Whether you choose to hike or bike, you can enjoy more than 20 miles of trails that wind through the many diverse habitats at this beautiful, 1,600-acre park, which features dramatic rock outcroppings, as well as a secluded freshwater pond. The bike trails are geared toward three levels of skill, so you can follow the color markings along the trails that best suit your riding ability:

• Yellow: Beginners

• Orange: Intermediate

• Red: Advanced