Travel By Train: 7 Accessible Day Trips Near NYC

Where: Mount Taurus Trail, Cold Spring, New York Why: This 5-mile trail will lead you up to some of the most incredible views of the Hudson River Valley. Although it is not considered a particularly hard hike, the trail is challenging and certainly a work out with varying terrain and trail levels. This is an excellent retreat from the concrete jungle. How to get there: Take the Metro-North Hudson Line to the Cold Spring Station, which is about a 30 minute ride. It is a short walk north on Fair Street to the beginning of the trail. [Photo via @jennyjump_up]