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Rail Explorers: Catskills Division
70 Lower High St., Phoenicia | 877-833-8588 | railexplorers.net
Experience the magic of the custom-built pedal-powered Rail Explorers as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains.
Rondout National Historic District Walking Tours
Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center
20 Broadway, Kingston
845-339-0720
friendsofhistorickingston.org
Friends of Historic Kingston guided tours trace the rise of Rondout as a prosperous maritime village with a rich legacy of 19th-century architecture. Some uphill walking. Departs from Visitors Center. Last Saturdays, May-October, 1 p.m. Accessible, child, pet and group friendly. Tour fee.
Sam’s Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve
400 Sam’s Point Road, Cragsmoor 845-647-7989
parks.ny.gov
A 5,000-acre plus section of Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Ice caves, mountain hiking trails, nature center and visitor center. Parking fee. Groups of 16 or more should pre-register. Accessible, child and pet friendly. Open 365 days a year, 9 a.m.-dusk.
Shaupeneak Ridge
143 Popletown Road, Esopus
845-473-4440
scenichudson.org
This Scenic Hudson 936-acre park features
a 9-mile forested trail network, Louisa Pond, seasonal waterfall and great views. Mountain biking, hiking, fishing and seasonal hunting by permit. Open year-round, dawn to dusk.
Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge
890 Hoagerburgh Road, Wallkill 973-702-7266 fws.gov/refuge/shawangunk_grasslands This 597-acre wildlife refuge operates to conserve the biological diversity of the Wallkill Valley. ADA-accessible observation area provides spectacular views of the Shawangunks and the many species of grassland birds, wintering raptors and endangered species. A 3.6-mile hiking trail, five observation blinds, restrooms.
Open during daylight hours.
Shawangunk Mountains
Scenic Byway
Ulster County
845-255-4281
mtnscenicbyway.org
Experience the beauty of the Shawangunk Mountains as you drive along the New York State-designated 88-mile scenic byway. Explore the historic Rondout and Wallkill valleys with scenic mountains, forests, farms, rivers and streams. Visit unique restaurants, shops and agritourism locations.
Shawangunk Wine Trail
The Gunks Art Trail
Ulster County
682-564-5613
gunksarttrail.com
Features galleries, museums, restaurants and other venues that show work from local artists.
The O&W Rail Trail in Ulster County
Ulster County
845-687-0800
theoandwrailtrail.org
A 27-mile trail from Kingston to Ellenville, comprised of some of the original scenic routes of the New York Ontario and Western Railway and the Delaware and Hudson Canal tow paths. Self-guided walks using the website or kiosk maps, biking, equestrian riding and cross-country skiing. Motorized vehicles prohibited.
Town of Shawangunk Rail Trail
14 Central Ave., Wallkill
845-895-2611
shawangunk.org
Three-plus mile section of rail and trail with views of the Bordan Estate and the Shawan- gunk Mountain Range. Provides easy access to the village of Wallkill. Wallkill River nearby. Accessible, child, pet and group friendly. Portable toilets available. Open year-round, weather-permitting.
TRT Bicycles
1066 Route 32, Rosendale
845-658-7832
trtbicycles.com
Bicycle rentals, sales, service and tours. Open year-round. March-September: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. October-February: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
P.O. Box 208, New Paltz
845-255-2761 845-255-2761 wallkillvalleylt.org
The 22-mile multi-use trail is used for walking, bicycling, horseback riding and more. The trail passes through scenic countryside and lively downtowns from the southern end of Gardiner to the Ulster/Kingston border.
Ulster County
845-256-8456
gunkswine.com
Fifteen award-winning
wineries along an
80-mile route hosting
seasonal events in the
heart of the Hudson
Valley. Nestled between
the Shawangunk Moun-
tains and the majestic Hudson River, this trail is the perfect way to discover Hudson Valley Wine Country.
Stick to Local
23 Main St., Accord
646-242-6464
stick2local.com
Explore the Rondout Valley with a picture map, collect free art stickers and win prizes. Visit farms, enjoy homegrown food, splash in swimming holes, browse museums and more.
Stockade National Historic
District Walking Tours
Corner of Main and Wall Streets (Uptown), Kingston 845-339-0720 friendsofhistorickings- ton.org
Includes 15 award-winning wineries
Where the New York State Constitution was drafted
Tube Rentals
Town Tinker Tube Rental
10 Bridge St., Phoenicia
845-688-5553
towntinker.com
Whitewater tubing adventures on the scenic Esopus Creek. Wetsuits and transportation available. Child and group friendly.
Open Memorial Day weekend-Sept. 30, daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Last rentals at 4 p.m.)
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Guided tour of New
York’s largest intact early
Dutch settlement where
New York State was born.
Departs from Friends of
Historic Kingston Gallery.
First Saturday of each month from May-October. Departs 1 p.m. Accessible, child, pet and group friendly. Tour fee.
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
2 Rescue Road, High Falls
845-247-5700
woodstocksanctuary.org
One of the country’s most recognized and respected sanctuaries for farmed animals. Educational tours of the farm and outreach events. Open April-October, Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.