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HISTORIC sites
RECREATION
DO YOU LOVE TO RUN, JUMP, SKI AND BIKE? Or would you rather stop and smell the flowers? The
Hudson Valley’s plentiful outdoor activities are ready for adventures at any pace.
GENERAL
Catamount Mountain Resort
Ski 42 trails on a 1,000-foot vertical mountain. Summer fun in the Aerial Park or on the 5,500-foot Zip Tour — longest in U.S.
78 Catamount Road, Hillsdale 518-325-3200; catamountski.com
Croton Point Park
500+ acre park on a peninsula jutting into the Hudson River and surrounded by water. A popular park perfect for swimming, launching your canoe or kayak, and camping.
1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On- Hudson parks.westchestergov.com/croton- point-park
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
Open year-round, visit and enjoy 6 miles of hiking trails. Canoe, kayak, snowshoe rentals, fishing access and picnic sites. 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville 518-658-2055; dykenpond.org
Hudson River Skywalk
The skywalk connects the homes of Thomas Cole and Frederic Church. 99 Route 23, Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
518-943-2360; hudsonriverskywalk.org
Juckas Stables
Open year-round. Beautiful trails and gentle, well-trained horses make this ideal for riders of all ages. Barnyard animals can be seen along with the horses. Call and reserve a horse, or come and visit.
1204 Route 302, Bullville
845-361-1429; juckasstables.com
New York Zipline Adventure Tours at Hunter Mountain
Adventure tours on the longest, fastest and highest zipline canopy tour in North America and the second-largest zipline in the world.
64 Klein Avenue, Hunter 518-263-4388; ziplinenewyork.com
Port Jervis Watershed Recreation Area
Open year-round. Over 25 miles
of hiking and biking trails along 3 reservoirs. Access in Elks-Brox Park and Reservoir #1. Mountain biking, cross- country skiing, snowshoeing. Elks-Brox Park, Port Jervis 845-858-4000; ocopj.org
Skydive The Ranch
Open year-round for first-time jump students and experienced jumpers. Large fleet of turbine-powered aircraft available.
45 Sand Hill Road, Gardiner 845-255-4033; skydivetheranch.com
Stonecrop Gardens
Discover the 15 acres of beautifully cultivated gardens representing the Hudson Valley’s diverse horticultural offerings.
81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring stonecrop.org
Teatown Lake Reservation
An environmental education organization and nature center with birds of prey and animal displays, programs and events on a 1,000-acre preserve.
1600 Spring Valley Road #1, Ossining 914-762-2912; teatown.org
Tree Top Adventures at Barton Orchards
Five full-sized aerial adventure, obstacle courses featuring breathtaking views of the landscape.
63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag 845-471-2879; bartonorchards.com/ tree-top-adventure
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world, with panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley. Walking, jogging, biking or rollerblading.
East entrance: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie
West entrance: 87 Haviland Road, Highland
Elevator entrance: 83 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie
845-454-9649; walkway.org or parks. ny.gov
Windham Mountain Bike Park
Featuring flow-style trails accessible from “A Lift,” with a detachable quad. The park offers rentals, lessons, guided tours, retail, food and beverages.
19 Resort Drive, Windham 518-734-4300; windhammountain.com
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