Page 31 - Hudson River Valley - 2019/2020 Regional Travel Guide

Mount Taurus
A challenging trail that ends with splendid views of the Hudson River from Cold Spring.
Little Stony Point Parking Area, Route 9D, Cold Spring
nynjtc.org/hike/east-hudson- highlands#dialog-hike-description
Mud Pond Preserve
The preserve is built around a 2-mile hiking trail that ends on a vista overlooking the 6-acre pond, a peat bog that is home to several species of fish, animals and plants. 591 Central Nassau Road, East Nassau facebook.com/mudpondpreserve
North-South Lake State Park Campground
Numerous hiking trails include: Catskill Mountain House, Artist’s Rock, Boulder Rock and the Kaaterskill Hotel site.
County Route 18, Haines Falls 518-357-2289; greatnortherncatskills.com/ outdoors
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
A National Historic Landmark Trail connected to the 97-acre Croton Gorge Park. A tree-lined, 26.3-mile portion of trail that shows off historic treasures along the Hudson River.
914-693-5259; aqueduct.org
Putnam Trailway
Spanning 12 miles and following the “Old Put” line of the NY Central Rail, the Trailway is paved and great for cycling, jogging and more.
Multiple parking locations putnamcountyny.com/ parks-recreation/bike-
path
Ramapo- Dunderberg Trail Jones Point, along
the Hudson River,
to Tuxedo. 23 miles, 5,000+ feet of elevation gain through the heart of Harriman State Park. 10-12 hours to complete. 201-512-9348; nynjtc.org
Sterling Forest State Park
8-mile Sterling Ridge Trail and 3-mile Allis Trail. 4-mile Indian Hill Loop. 7 miles of Appalachian Trail and 10 miles of the Highlands Trail.
115 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo 845-351-5907; palisadesparksconservancy.org
HIKING trails Stissing Mountain Fire Tower
Elevation 1,492 feet; 90-foot tower reached by steep one-hour hike up trails from base of mountain.
499 Lake Rd, Pine Plains; stissingfiretower.org
Storm King State Park
A favorite of hikers since early 1900. This mountain inspired the ecological
movement in the United States. Beautiful views of the Catskills and
the Hudson Valley. Hiking and hunting. No facilities.
Limited parking.
Route 9W, South of Cornwall 845-786-2701; palisadesparksconservancy.org
Suffern-Near Mountain Trail
A classic north-south trail that runs
the length of Harriman State Park (26 miles), from Suffern to Bear Mountain State Park. Park at either end of the trail. Follow the yellow blazes.
201-512-9348; nynjtc.org
Mountain Meadows
Hudson Valley Bed & Breakfast
Mountain Views
Hot Tub • Pool • Fire Pit Cozy Comfort to Family Suites
542 Albany Post Road , New Paltz, NY 845.255.6144 mountainmeadowsbnb.com
travelhudsonvalley.com 29