STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- High Rock Park, located inside the Greenbelt, has been referred to as “one of the most tranquil places in New York City,” according to the city Parks Department.

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has announced plans for a temporary closure of the High Rock Trail No. 266 during the upcoming summer season. The closure is necessary to ensure public safety ...

Instead, the mountain resides in High Rock Park, well worth a visit on its own. for solo rides or guided tours around the perimeter of Manhattan. Or, try a kayak — the jet ski of the pre ...