Mountain Spots in New York City worth going out for.

I keep an eye on all five boroughs, and the honest answer is that most weeks Brooklyn and Queens are where the interesting stuff is.

I keep track of mountain spots in New York City and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

The Granite Prospect

The Granite Prospect

Dumbo

Granite steps, skyline views

Ewen Park

Ewen Park

Spuyten Duyvil

Steep sledding hill

Prison Ship Martyrs Monument

Prison Ship Martyrs Monument

Fort Greene

Revolutionary war memorial

Mt. Moses

Mt. Moses

Mid Island

Man-made summit views

Highbridge Water Tower

Highbridge Water Tower

Washington Heights

Historic tower climb

Rat Rock

Rat Rock

Central Park

Free outdoor bouldering

Bennett Park

Bennett Park

Washington Heights

Historic hilltop playground

Gardens Rodelberg Park

Gardens Rodelberg Park

Flushing

Manicured gardens with skyline views

Mount Prospect Park

Mount Prospect Park

Brooklyn

Hilltop escape with views

Lawrence Virgilio Playground

Lawrence Virgilio Playground

Woodside

Hillside pool & sports

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Forest Fitness

Forest Fitness

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Washington Heights

Outdoor fitness & forest bathing

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Williamsburg

Daylong nature escape

New York City Elevated View Point

New York City Elevated View Point

Brooklyn Heights

Skyline views without crowds

Overlook Meadow

Overlook Meadow

Inwood

Sunset views & forest trails

Old Glory Lookout

Old Glory Lookout Great Terrace

Bay Ridge

War memorial viewpoint

Rock Garden, NYBG

Rock Garden, NYBG

Bronx

Alpine garden oasis

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Frequently asked questions

How are these mountain spots in New York City chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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