Moses Mountain is a man-made hill in Staten Island that was originally a mound of excavated rock and soil from the construction of the Richmond Parkway. 

There are several hikes to choose from on Moses' Mountain, each with a different level of difficulty, elevation, time, and view at the end. A few of the hikes can be quite steep, so kids who enjoy a challenge may opt for this one to see the reward of a panoramic view of the Greenbelt and the Atlantic Highlands in New Jersey 15 miles away in the distance. If you aren't looking to embark on a hike, don't worry. Moses Mountain is known for its colorful birdwatching with hawks and songbirds alike. 

The main hike is relatively easy, up and back, and takes around 90 minutes to complete. Take the blue trail behind the nature center and follow it until you run into the Red trail. Turn right onto Red Trail and follow onto White Trail. This will take you to the top of Meisner Avenue. From there, walk until you reach the Yellow trail. Enter the dirt trail to the left of the guard rail on the other side of Rockland Avenue, and you will eventually reach the summit which provides a great view of the top of the tree canopy of Greenbelt. The trail is pretty flat at the beginning and turns into a small climb, but is still manageable for all ages. 

In 1963, construction began on cutting out road on a part of the Staten Island Expressway to be later used in the Richmond Parkway that was planned to be built through the Greenbelt. This section was never completed and the large mound of rock and soil left behind was known as Moses Mountain, after Robert F. Moses, the City Parks Commissioner at the time. At first, the mountain was just literal rock with a roadway used for construction and dump trucks. After years of not being touched, plants began to grow and trees started to sprout, creating a forested area with a variety of wildflowers, trees, grasses, and wildlife.