HIKING TRAILS
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Hike the Hudson Valley
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Hudson Valley Country
Trails
OOMS Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond
480 Rock City Road
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-5252
High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury Road
Hudson, NY 12534(
518) 392-5252
The Greenport Conservation Area (Lorenz Park, NY)
This county park is the closest park to the City of Hudson, bordering the northern city limits along the river. The Greenport Conservation Area boasts of many different hikes, all well marked, and laced with various stopping points overlooking a broad sweep of the Catskill Mountains. For relaxation, magnificent scenery, and ease of access, the Conservation Area is the best local destination. Driving Time: ~11 minutes
Kaaterskill Falls (Hunter, NY)
Situated within Catskill park, Route 23A rolls directly past the trail head for Kaaterskill Falls. The approach along Route 23A is marked by epic mountain valleys, crags, rushing streams, and hairpin cliff-side turns as it ambles up into the Catskills. For centuries now, Kaaterskill falls has been known as one of the most spectacular waterfalls in New York. Driving Time: ~26 Minutes
Lake Taghkanic State Park (Acram, NY)
For a fun and relaxing state park experience without too much crowding and with plenty of options, Lake Taghkanic State park is perfect local option. Within the park is the gorgeous Lake Taghkanic, and many fantastic foot and bike trails through hills, fields and wooded areas. Driving Time: ~18 Minutes.