Van Dam Road
Hyde Park, NY
Another entrance on Terwilliger Road
(845) 876-4213
Hiking
Vanderbilt Riverfront Trail at Vanderbilt Mansion NHS in Hyde Park, NY
February 23, 2021
Open daily, dawn til dusk
If you’re looking for a beautiful, easy walk, with educational opportunities, The Riverfront Trail at Vanderbilt Mansion is a great choice. Reward your walk around the 2.5 mile loop and pack a picnic to bring to Bard Rock, a large, flat rock on the water where you can marvel at the history and ecology of the Hudson River. There is an access road that brings you to a small parking lot that is close to Bard Rock however the access is seasonal.
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119 Vanderbilt Park Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-7770
Doherty Park Nature Trail in Hopewell Junction, NY
February 20, 2021
The Doherty Park Nature Trail, just over 1.5 miles, is supported by The Town of Beekman Recreation Department. This trail encompasses several soccer fields, parking places and, “a variety of ecosystems including old fields, new forests, streams and ponds.” In the warmer months, collect wildflowers and watch the birds around you enjoy the berries and the protected land.
(845) 227-5783
839 Beekman Road
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Fishkill Ridge in Hudson Highlands State Park
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
Fishkill ridge offers challenging hiking over 600 acres and about 6 miles of trails with scenic views (if you plan & persevere!), and the best of birding (eagles, hawks & more!). Bring your dogs and keep an eye out for mountain bikers in the spring and deep snow in the winter. The potential for precarious footing and steep topography mean that this trail is not for the novice hiker. Located near Mount Beacon State Park, Fishkill Ridge is protected by The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in order to preserve natural habitats and to allow for community enjoyment. You may even spot the 1945 airplane wreck on your trek where 6 Navy veterans lost their lives. As always print out or take along a map in the case that you lose cell reception.
GPS Address:
36 Sunnyside Rd.
Beacon, NY 12508
NYS Park Police: (845) 889-8866
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Stissing Mountain Multiple Use Area in Pine Plains, NY
Features a short but rigourous trail to a fire tower landmark with scenic views. Allowed activities include hiking, fishking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Learn More at NYNJ Trail Conference
Hike the Hudson Valley Information
Mount Beacon Park
December 31, 2020
Don’t let the word, “park,” fool you. Every daunting and ever-rewarding – the notorious Mt. Beacon is for the the experienced hiker – or at least the moderately fit adult. You’ll want your hands to be free so that you can support your climb and catch your fall, but most of all to take photos overlooking the Hudson River.
Visit Scenic Hudson and NY/ NJ Trail Conference for trail maps and more information.
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Panoramic views on over 7,000 acres spanning Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester Counties.
With trails to suit the novice and experienced hikers, Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve offers many activities, both passive and active, as well as scenic views and spans of the Hudson Valley. While most of the land is undeveloped, there are designated areas to enjoy hiking, hunting, fishing, birdwatching & more. AllTrails lays out 49 trails at this State Park Preserve.
3011 Route 9D
Cold Spring, NY 10516
845-265-3175
Unification Theological Seminary
November 20, 2020
UTS is home to three named trails: Father’s Trail, Mother’s Trail and the Theodore Roosevelt Trail. Hiking trails wind through forests, fields, along a pond and down to the lagoon at the southernmost end of Tivoli Bay. An eleven-circuit Labyrinth and Peace Garden that is open to the public can also be found on the property.
30 Seminary Dr, Barrytown, NY 12507
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Montgomery Place Campus at Bard College
Closed due to COVID as of November 2020
GROUNDS ONLY Re-opened December 21, 2020
With 380-acres of rolling lawns, woodlands, and gardens, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Catskill Mountains, The Montgomery Place Campus at Bard College boasts opportunities for learning and exercise as architecture, art, & history converge to delight people of all ages.
26 Gardener Way, River Rd, Red Hook, NY 12571
1-800-BARDCOL (227-3265)
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