For a challenging hike with phenomenal views but a bit more safety, try the red trail at Mount Beacon Park.
The Walkway is a great stop if you’re continuing north or west, and you can walk the entire bridge back and forth in under an hour.
With numerous trails whether you want a quick 45-minute hike or you’d like to get purposely lost for half the day.
Black Creek, one of Scenic Hudson’s free-to-visit parks, is well-maintained and fairly easy to hike.