Easy trip for newbie, northeast (NY,CT)?

• Harriman in NY? It isn’t exactly flat but you can pace yourself. There are plenty of trail heads that will bring you to a shelter or campsite in 3-4 miles, sleep and return for about 8-10 total. The website My Harriman has a selection of loop overnights. Although I always bring a map, you can honestly read the description and use it to find your way and/ or use Gaia on your phone. More options if you drive further to the Catskills, the Old Forge area seems nice and a buddy tells me it  is not overly hilly.

Yes Harriman. Buy the map set from NYNJTC. Opens up so many possibilities, trails, loops, parking areas, shelters, and it supports the trail conference. Also good idea to carry maps when out on hikes. Harriman has beautiful lakes, nice streams, good views, and you can find solitude also.  The Appalachian trail and Long Path run thru there also. Check it out!!