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Hudson Valley Rail Trail
12 Church St., Highland | 845-691-6313 | hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
A 3.6-mile paved rail trail extending from westerly end of Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park to Riverside Road in Highland with multiple points of entry. Accessible, child, pet and group friendly. Open dawn to dusk.
Falling Waters Preserve
996 Dominican Lane, Glasco
845-473-4440
scenichudson.org
This Scenic Hudson park features 149 acres with over 2 miles of trails leading to views
of the Hudson River and Catskills, meadows, waterfalls with seating area. Picnicking, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (ung- roomed). Open year-round, dawn to dusk.
Five Locks Walk
D&H Canal Museum
1315 Route 213, High Falls
845-687-2000
canalmuseum.org
National historic landmark. Walk along the towpath of the Delaware and Hudson Canal from Locks 16 to 20. No bicycles or horses. Accessible, child, pet and group friendly. Open year-round, dawn to dusk.
High Banks Preserve
132 River Road, Ulster County Road 24, Ulster Park
845-473-4400 scenichudson.org/parks/highbanks Scenic Hudson 287-acre preserve containing bluffs offering superb vistas of the Hudson River as well as extensive wetlands, wildflower-filled meadows, hardwood forests and shoreline along Esopus Lake. Hiking, biking, snowshoeing and picnicking. Gateway and overlook accessible.
Open year-round, dawn to dusk.
Hudson Valley Pottery Trail
High Falls
845-687-7828, 845-626-4932 potterytrail.com
Six nationally-recognized potteries in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley. Studio showrooms open to the public. Showroom hours vary, call ahead. Group friendly. Free WiFi. Close to many fine inns, restaurants, historic sites, hik- ing and biking trails and golf courses.
Hurley’s Historic District
Walking Tour
Hurley Heritage Society Museum
52 Main St., Hurley
845-331-8852
hurleyheritagesociety.org
Guided walking tours of the Main Street historical district featuring exterior views of private residences dating from the late 1600s to the late 1800s, every fourth Sunday, May- October. Admission $5 adults, children under 12 free, rain or shine, starting from the mu- seum grounds. Accessible and group friendly.
Illinois Mountain
1-2 Thomas Rizzo Blvd., Highland 845-473-4440
scenichudson.org
Scenic Hudson and town of Lloyd park features 507 acres and 5.5 miles of trails through woodlands and great views. Hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
and dog walking (leash and clean-up). Open year-round, dawn to dusk.
John Burroughs’ Slabsides and Nature Sanctuary
261 Floyd Ackert Road, Off Route 9W, West Park
845-384-6556
johnburroughsassociation.org
Retreat of naturalist John Burroughs. The
200 acres of Greenway hiking trails showcase waterfalls, lake and stone stairways through dramatic cliffs and hemlock forest. Featured in National Geographic. Trails open year-round. Events and open hours on website.
Krause’s Chocolates
41 S. Partition St., Saugerties 845-246-8377
krauseschocolates.com
Voted “Best Chocolates in the Hudson Valley” by Hudson Valley Magazine. Hand-dipped chocolates, fudge, gifts and more. Over 50 varieties of chocolates. Open year-round, Monday-Friday,
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Call to schedule tour.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Route 44/55, New Paltz
845-255-0752
parks.ny.gov
Located in the Shawangunk Mountains
and listed as “Best Park” by Hudson Valley Magazine. Open daily for hiking, swimming, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and rock climbing.
Open year-round, daily 9 a.m.
Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
3197 Route 44, Gardiner
845-255-0919
mohonkpreserve.org
Hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and horseback riding paths. Bouldering and rock climbing cliffs. Lands open daily. Day fee for non-members. The Visitor Center has free admission and is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Accessible, child, pet and group friendly. Free WiFi.
Mount Tremper Fire Tower
Town of Shandaken, Ulster County 845-688-3369 catskillcenter.org/fire-tower-project
The 47-foot fire tower was built in 1917
and offers views of the tallest mountains in the Catskills, along the Hudson Valley and Shawangunk Mountains. There is a 3-mile hike to the 2,740-foot summit with a 2,000-foot elevation gain. Cab at top of tower is open weekends and holidays, June-Columbus Day. Accessible year-round.
Nyquist-Harcourt
Wildlife Sanctuary
140 Huguenot St., New Paltz
845-255-3003
nyquistfdtn.org
Located near Historic Huguenot Street, the Sanctuary has 56 acres of property and over 1,300 feet of frontage on the Wallkill River with Shawangunk Mountains viewscape. Take a self-guided tour through its woodlands and beside the oxbow. Open year-round. Acces- sible, child, pet and group friendly.
Overlook Mountain Fire Tower
Meads Mountain Road, Woodstock 845-688-3369 catskillcenter.org/fire-tower-project
Views of the Hudson Valley, Catskill Mountains, Ashokan Reservoir and Overlook Hotel ruins. A 2.5-mile trail with vertical rise beginning to end at 1,400 feet. Rated moderately difficult. Cab at top of tower is open weekends and holidays, June-Columbus Day. Accessible year-round.
Perrine’s Bridge
Junction Route 32 and Route 213, Rifton 845-331-0676 esopus.com/brochures/heritage_trail.pdf Covered bridge built circa 1835 by Benjamin Wood. This last surviving example of the Burr arch truss design in New York State spans the Wallkill River between the towns of Esopus and Rosendale. Listed on the National Reg- ister of Historic Places. Accessible, child and group friendly.
Red Hill Fire Tower
Town of Denning, Ulster County 845-688-3369 catskillcenter.org/fire-tower-project The 60-foot fire tower was constructed in 1921 and offers views of the Catskill High Peaks and the Rondout Reservoir. There
is a moderate, 3-mile round-trip hike to the summit of the 2,990-foot peak. Cab at top of tower is open weekends and holidays, June-Columbus Day. Accessible year-round.
River-to-Ridge Trail
41 Springtown Road, New Paltz 845-224-3744
rivertoridgetrail.org
Open Space Institute’s 6-mile-long River-to-Ridge loop trail links the village of New Paltz to more than 100 miles of Shawangunk Ridge trails and carriage roads.
Check out our REConnect Map on your smartphone or tablet.
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