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Outdoor Recreation
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UPPER HUDSON VALLEY: Columbia County |
Beebe Hill & Harvey Mountain State Forests
County Route 5, Austerlitz / COLUMBIA
518-357-2450 / 518-828-0236
11 miles of roads and 30 miles of multiple use trails; hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping,
cross-country skiing and fishing. Trail Map
Greenport Conservation Area
54 Daisy Hill Rd, Greenport / COLUMBIA
Spectacular Hudson River and Catskill Mountain views; 714 acres of meadows,
forests and wetland; 4 miles of trail. No camping.Trail Map
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Btwn. Copake Falls & Upper Mtn Rd Stations / COLUMBIA
Paved bicycle/pedestrian path built on old railroad bed. Sections still in development. Passes thru Chatham, Ghent, Philmont, Craryville, Hillsdale, Copake Falls, Millerton, Amenia and Wassaic. Brochure/Map
Harrier Hill Park
Rod and Gun Road, Stockport / COLUMBIA
6-acre park; main trail is approximately 1.5 miles; short handicapped-accessible trail also. Trail Map
High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury Rd, Philmont/Claverack / COLUMBIA
Stunning 150-foot waterfall; 47 acres of forest, access to Agawamuck Creek and an overlook. Trail Map
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Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 Route 82, Taghkanic / COLUMBIA
518-851-3631
1568 acre wilderness, 156 acre lake. Hike on 8 miles of trails. Swimming, boating, fishing, cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing.
Boat rentals, camping and cottage rentals. Brochure
Round Ball Mountain Conservation Area
503 Carson Rd, Ancram / COLUMBIA
105 acres. 1318-foot summit with spectacular views of the Harlem Valley and Taconic Mountains.
Trail Map
Schor Conservation Area
58 Shoreview Dr, Canaan / COLUMBIA
233 acres: Forest, pond, picnic area. Summit views of Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains, city of Albany.
Trail Map
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls
Route 344, Copake Falls / COLUMBIA & DUTCHESS
518-329-3993
Home of Bash Bish Falls (Maine), the Copake Iron Works Museum,
and part of the Appalachian Trail. Hiking, camping, biking, fishing, cross-country skiing and shoeshoeing.
Adjoins Rudd Pond Area of Taconic State Park.
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UPPER HUDSON VALLEY: Greene County |
Catskill Forest Preserve
290,000 acres of mountainous state land within the Catskill Park in Ulster, Greene, Delaware and Sullivan Counties. 303 miles of hiking trails, camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, canoeing.
INCLUDES:
Hunter-Westkill Wilderness Area
607-652-7365
19,00 acres, 5 mountains. Hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, camping, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking.
North/South Lake
County Route 18, Haines Falls
518-357-2289
Features Alligator Rock, Kaaterskill Falls, and the former site of the Catskill Mountain House. Camping, boating, fishing and swimming.
"Discover Kaaterskill Falls" by Kim Knox-Beckius.
Elm Ridge Wild Forest
Windham, NY
1,355 acres; numerous medium and short trails. Camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking. Map
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RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary
Catskill, NY / GREENE
518-325-5203
480 acres; diverse wildlife. Short hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Trail Map
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MID-HUDSON VALLEY: Ulster County |
Catskill Forest Preserve
290,000 acres of mountainous state land within the Catskill Park in Ulster, Greene, Delaware and Sullivan Counties. 303 miles of hiking trails, camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, canoeing.
INCLUDES:
Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest
see website for access points
845-256-3000
Includes Alder Lake. Over 13,500 acres, 22 miles of trails; hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, canoeing and cross-country skiing.
Big Indian Wilderness Area
see website for access points
Over 33,500 acres. Includes the longest stretch of trail through uninterrupted virgin forest in the Catskills; remote and rugged environment.
Hiking, camping and fishing.
Slide Mountain Wilderness
845-256-3000
see website for access points
Over 47,500 acres; extensive foot trails. Slide Mountain is the tallest peak in the Catskills. Hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Black Creek Preserve
Esopus / ULSTER
130-acres; features a dramatic suspension bridge, spectacular Hudson River views, 2 miles of hiking trails that wind among vernal pools. Trail Map
D&H Canal Heritage Corridor
35-mile trail. Spans Kingston, Hurley, Stone Ridge, High Falls, Rosendale, Accord, Kerhonkson and Ellenville, tracing the Delaware & Hudson Canal, the New
York Ontario & Western Railroad, and Rondout Creek. Access to natural and historic points of interest. Maps
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson / ULSTER
845-255-0752
Three lakes, several waterfalls, dense forests, sheer cliffs.
60 miles of paths and trails. Hiking, biking, camping, swimming, rock climbing,
boating, horseback riding, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. Map
Shaupeneak Ridge
Poppleton Rd., Esopus / ULSTER
690 acres of grasslands, wetlands and forest, a waterfall and pond. Impressive vistas. 6 miles of trails. Hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, cross-coutry skiing and snowshoeing.
Trail Map
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Gardiner to New Paltz / ULSTER
Spans 12.2 miles from the southern border of Gardiner to the
northern border of New Paltz through woods, open fields, and
agricultural lands; wildlife and beautiful views of the Shawangunk
Ridge and the Wallkill River. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Brochure & Map
Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park
87 Haviland Road, Highland / ULSTER
61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie / DUTCHESS
845-834-2867
6,767 foot (or 1.28 mile) former railroad bridge: world's longest pedestrian bridge; 212 feet above the Hudson River. Walk, jog, bike or rollerblade. Dogs OK on a leash. Loop Trail Map
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MID-HUDSON VALLEY: Dutchess County |
Burger Hill
Route 9G, Rhinebeck / DUTCHESS
76 acres; 1/2 mile trail to panoramic views. Prime snow sledding location.
Clarence Fahnestock State Park
1498 Route 301, Carmel / PUTNAM, DUTCHESS
14,086 acre park in Putnam and Dutchess counties; hiking trails, sandy beach,
swimming, camping, boat rentals, fishing; amazing vistas. Trail Map
Video: "Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands"
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Fishkill Ridge
Sunnyside Rd., Beacon / DUTCHESS
1,011 acres; 11.5 miles of strenuous trails. Connections to other trail systems. Trail Map
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Btwn. Millerton & Wassaic Stations / DUTCHESS
Paved bicycle/pedestrian path built on old railroad bed. Sections still in development. Passes thru Chatham, Ghent, Philmont, Craryville, Hillsdale, Copake Falls, Millerton, Amenia and Wassaic. Brochure/Map
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Madam Brett Park
off of Tioronda Ave, Beacon / DUTCHESS
12 acres, 1 mile of trails leading to an impressive waterfall and tidal marsh. Boardwalk, observation platforms. Walking/hiking, biking, fishing and cross-country skiing.
Poets' Walk Park
River Road, Red Hook / DUTCHESS
120 acres, 2 miles of trails; created in the 1840s in the Romantic style of landscape design. Series of distiinct outdoor "rooms", frequented by
area writers including Washington Irving. Map
Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park
87 Haviland Road, Highland / ULSTER
61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie / DUTCHESS
845-834-2867
6,767 foot (or 1.28 mile) former railroad bridge: world's longest pedestrian bridge; 212 feet above the Hudson River. Walk, jog, bike or rollerblade. Loop Trail Map
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MID-HUDSON VALLEY: Orange County |
Bear Mountain State Park
3006 Seven Lakes Dr., Bear Mountain / ORANGE
Driving Directions
845-786-2701
Lake and river fishing, boat rentals, swimming, a zoo, hiking, biking and
cross-country skiing, ice skating. Spectacular views from Perkins Memorial Tower. Merry-Go-Round with hand-painted scenes and 42 hand-carved seats of native animals. Accommodations at several lodges and cabins.
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site at the northern end. Trail Map
Black Rock Forest
Route 9W, Cornwall / ORANGE
845-534-4517
Trails ranging from short walks to long hikes.
Delaware River Heritage Trail
127 Main St., Port Jervis / ORANGE
845-858-4017
6-mile trail showcasing Port Jervis historic sites and river vistas.
Goosepond Mountain State Park
Chester, NY / ORANGE
1558 undeveloped acres; hiking and horseback riding.
Harriman State Park
ORANGE & ROCKLAND
31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of trails. Bordered by Bear Mountain State Park and West Point. Trail Map.
INCLUDES:
Anthony Wayne Recreation Area
Palisades Pkwy exit 17, Bear Mountain / ORANGE
845-942-2560
Picnic areas with fireplaces; hiking, bike and cross-country skiing trails. Map
Lake Welch Beach
800 Kanawaukee Rd, Stony Point / ROCKLAND
845-947-2444
Long sandy beach, fishing, swimming, boating, camping and hiking.
SEVEN LAKES DRIVE / ORANGE
(North to South):
Silver Mine
7 Lakes Drive / ORANGE
845-351-2568
Lake Nawahunta
7 Lakes Drive / ORANGE
15 acre lake.
Lake Tiorati
7 Lakes Drive / ORANGE
845-351-2568
Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. Map
Lake Askoti
845-351-2568
7 Lakes Drive / ORANGE
41 acre lake; hiking, boating and fishing.
Lake Skannatati
7 Lakes Drive / ORANGE
36 acre lake; hiking, boating, fishing and cross-country skiing.
Lake Kanawauke
7 Lakes Dr., Tuxedo / ROCKLAND
186 acre lake; hiking, boating and fishing.
Lake Sebago Beach
7 Lakes Dr., Haverstraw / ROCKLAND
845-351-2583
Sandy beach, swimming, picnic areas, playgrounds and cabins; fishing and boating.
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Heritage Trail
Mount Hope to Monroe / ORANGE
845-615-3830
11.5 miles of scenic vistas; walking, biking and
roller blading. Map
Highland Lakes State Park
Wallkill / ORANGE
845-255-0753
3000+ undeveloped acres; hiking, horseback riding, fishing.
The Highland Trail
Cornwall-on-Hudson / ORANGE
845-534-4517
35 miles of trail, crossing through several parks and forests. Map
Schunnemunk Ridge Park
Taylor Rd., Mountainville / ORANGE
845-351-5907
2,400 acres; 25 miles of trails. Rocky summits, excellent views.
Sterling Forest State Park
116 Old Forge Rd, Tuxedo / ORANGE
845-351-5907
22,000 acres; museum/visitors center, hiking, biking, boating, fishing and snowshoeing. Trail Map
Stewart State Forest
New Windsor / ORANGE
845-256-3000 / 845-256-3076
6,700 acres; semi-paved lanes for walking, running, mountain biking,
horseback riding. Three trailheads along Route 207. Map
Storm King State Park
Cornwall NY / ORANGE
845-786-2701
1,884 pristine, undeveloped acres dominated by 1,300-ft. Storm King Mountain; 10 miles of mostly challenging hiking trails.
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MID-HUDSON VALLEY: Putnam County |
Clarence Fahnestock State Park
1498 Route 301, Carmel / PUTNAM, DUTCHESS
14,086 acre park in Putnam and Dutchess counties; hiking trails, sandy beach,
swimming, camping, boat rentals, fishing; amazing vistas. Trail Map
Video: "Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands"
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West Point Foundry Preserve
Kemble Ave., Cold Spring / PUTNAM
87 acres, the site of an 1818 ironworks which supplied steam engines, trains, ships, pipes and artillery. Walking/hiking, kayaking.
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Constitution Marsh Sanctuary
127 Warren Landing Rd, Garrison / PUTNAM
845-265-2601
270 acre tidal marsh, managed by Audubon as a wildlife sanctuary. Education center, 700-foot boardwalk, canoeing and kayaking.
Hudson Highlands State Park
Route 9D, Beacon, NY / PUTNAM
6,000 acres, mostly undeveloped. Extensive network of hiking trails; canoe and kayak rentals. Includes Bannerman Island (Bannerman Castle). South and North Trail Maps
Manitou Point Preserve
Mystery Point Rd., Garrison, NY / PUTNAM
144 acres; site of an 1897 mansion (not open to the public) with views of the Hudson Highlands. 4 miles of trails, picnicking, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing.
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LOWER HUDSON VALLEY: Rockland County |
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LOWER HUDSON VALLEY: Westchester County |
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