The Best Hiking in Hopewell Junction

Dutchess Rail Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Lagrangeville, New York.

Pelton Pond is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Putnam Valley, New York.

Bald Hill and Lambs Hill via Wilkinson Memorial Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cold Spring, New York.

Three Lakes and Appalachian Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hopewell Junction, New York.

Candlewood Hill Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cold Spring, New York.

Beaver Pond is a small body of water created by a dam that was constructed during the days of iron ore mining in the area.  The pond is crystal clear and has a wonderful tree line right on the water.  The best time to visit here is early morning in the fall.  With the leaves changing color they m...

Its a great place to explore as it has a beautiful calm lake especially in the fall, the reflection of the water and the awesome colors are unbelievable. Its a short hike but you certainly could go further up. Parking is free by the road, hike towards the lake about a mile or so. The sound of bi...

Appalachian Trail: Canopus Lake to Graymoor is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Putnam Valley, New York.

Hudson Highlands Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Beacon, New York.

Fishkill Ridge to Lambs Hill is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Beacon, New York.

Fishkill Ridge Loop via the Fishkill Ridge, Wilkinson, Blue Trails is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Glenham, New York.

Fishkill Ridge Loop via Overlook and Fishkill Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Glenham, New York.

Fishkill Ridge is a strenuous but rewarding hike, and one of the less known areas in the Hudson Valley. The parking area is at the very end of Sunnyside Road in Beacon, along with the information board at the trailhead. The red trail leaves the lot and will take you up to the first peak on the ri...

This is one of my favorite hikes in the Clarence Fahnestock State Park. A real mixed bag but mostly very enjoyable. The trail starts at the Charcoal Burners Trailhead Route 301. There is only road side parking on a soft shoulder, both sides of the road.  After a short walk into the forest, you re...

Jordan Pond via Charcoal Burners, Perkins, and Cabot Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cold Spring, New York.

Charcoal Burners, Perkins and Fahnestock Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cold Spring, New York.