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HISTORIC sites
HIKING trails
WHETHER YOU’RE PASSING THROUGH on your way from Maine to Georgia on the Appalachian Trail or just want to
enjoy a relaxing stroll with beautiful views, you’ll love the Hudson Valley’s thousands of miles of trails.
Albany Pine Bush
18 miles of multi-use trails considered to be easy to moderate. They vary from wide-open sandy trails to narrow, grassy woodland passages.
195 New Karner Road, Albany 518-456-0655; albanypinebush.org
Anthony’s Nose
A steep but short climb leads to the top of Anthony’s Nose. Distance to the top is about 1.3 miles, with a total ascent of 792 feet. Hikers will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Hudson River and nearby Bear Mountain.
Intersection of Route 9D and Route 202, Cortlandt Manor hikethehudsonvalley.com/anthonys-nose
Appalachian Trail
One of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world. 75 miles cross the southwestern Hudson Valley from AT (Appalachian Trail) Community of Warwick to the New York State line. Intersection of Route 9D and Route 202 appalachiantrail.org & nynjtc.org
Columbia Land Conservancy’s Conservation Areas
Located throughout Columbia County, the CLC’s conservation areas allow you and your family to explore different habitats.
clctrust.org
Dickinson Hill Fire Tower
360° views including the Adirondack Mountains, Green Mountains of Vermont and Taconic Range, which forms the border between New York and Massachusetts and the Helderberg Mountains.
Fire Tower Road, Petersburgh cnyhiking.com/dickinsonhillfiretower. htm
Dover Stone Church
A nature preserve whose highlight is a stunning rock formation and waterfall in a cave. Parking available nearby.
3128 NY-22, Dover Plains townofdoverny.us/stone_church.cfm
Hudson Valley Rail Trail
A 3.6-mile paved rail trail extending from the westerly end of Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park to Riverside Road in Highland, with multiple entry points.
12 Church Street, Highland 845-691-6313; hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
Indian Ladder Trail
Located at John Boyd Thacher State Park. Follow the fence along the edge of the escarpment to the stairs. Trail passes two waterfalls, an underground stream and caves.
1 Hailes Cave Road, Route 157, Voorheesville
518-872-1237; parks.ny.gov/parks/128/ details.aspx
Kaaterskill Clove Lookout
Scenic views of the Lower Kaaterskill Clove and the Hudson Valley. 1.8-mile round trip hike with dramatic views
of the clove. Access the trailhead on Route 23A in Palenville, just west of the “Entering Catskill Park” sign. 518-473-9518; greatnortherncatskills. com/outdoors
Manitou Point Preserve
Follow the trail along the Hudson River and explore Putnam’s eastern border. 90 Mystery Point Road, Garrison nynjtc.org/hike/hudson-river-views- manitou-point-preserve#dialog-hike- description
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Located in the Shawangunk Mountains. Open daily for hiking, swimming, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and rock climbing. Route 44/55, New Paltz
845-255-0752; parks.ny.gov
Mohonk Preserve
Hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding paths. Bouldering and rock climbing cliffs. Nature trails, visitors center, guided hikes, educational and nature programs.
3197 U.S. Highway 44, Gardiner 845-255-0919; mohonkpreserve.org
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