Lewis A. Swyer Preserve Trail

High Falls Conservation Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Philmont, New York.

Kinderhook Creek is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Stephentown, New York.

The historic preserve is operated by the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, so trails are clearly marked and extremely well maintained. There are features of the original farm that the land was used for from the 18th Century, including hand-thrown stone walls and an old logging road that cuts through the top of the hill. Great open spaces dot along the trails to stop for a picnic. The scenery ch...

There are many parking areas within the park. Park at the overlook parking. From here you head west following the wood fence. This is the Cliff Top trail. Approximately after walking 0.5 miles you will reach the stairs that will lead you to the base of the cliffs. This marks the start of the Indian Ladder trail. The trail does have interpretive signs along the way. The trail will pass u...

During an unplanned road trip, we arrived at the North/South Lake Campground out of curiosity and without a doubt, it was totally worth the stop! (We only saw North Lake.) To visit this campground, there is a fee for a day pass, unless you had just came from another campground in the Catskills like we did earlier in the day (a ranger from the Devil's Tombstone Campground had signed a receipt fo...

Blueberry Hill East is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Albany, New York.