Hudson Valley, New York

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Hudson Valley

  • Stockbridge, Massachusetts

    Laura's Tower and Ice Glen

    5.0
    2.4 mi / 676 ft gain
    You will park at the end of Park Street in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.  From the parking are you will cross a beautiful bridge over the Housatonic River.  The trail crosses railroad tracks and immediately begins to climb into the woods.  You will reach a split in the trail, a left will take you...
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  • Bear Mountain, New York

    Hike Bald Mountain, Bear Mountain State Park

    4.7
    6.8 mi / 1080 ft gain
    From your starting point at the Bear Mountain Inn, go left along the Cornell Mine Trail. (This part can be a bit confusing, but go past the carousel to a shaded picnic area; that is where the trail starts.) You will go under a bridge and follow the trail until it takes a sharp left and descends t...
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  • Cortlandt, New York

    Camp Smith Trail

    4.0
    5.92 mi / 1759 ft gain
    This approximately 3-hour hike borders the Hudson River, and is one of the best in Westchester County. Start off at the parking area at the Bear Mountain Tollhouse, or at a small parking area farther up Bear Mountain Road, if you want a slightly shorter hike. The trail is fairly steep in places, ...
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  • Ridgefield, Connecticut

    Hike the Hemlock Hills & Pine Mountain Loop

    5.0
    7.5 mi / 1174 ft gain
    There are several trailheads for Hemlock Hills But the least crowded is at the intersection of Ned's Mountain road and Bogus Road.  I took my 3 year old black lab. There are ton's of little ponds for your dog to jump in and do dog things.  For the most part the hike is flat but at some parts it c...
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  • Sandisfield, Massachusetts

    Buck River Swimming Hole

    4.0
    0.3 mi / 250 ft gain
    This swimming hole is 7-feet deep. At the top of the swimming hole is a 12-foot waterfall with slide down. Parking: The swimming hole is located between Sandisfield Town Office and the post office. There is one dirt pull-off space near the swimming hole. The easiest parking is at the Town Offic...
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  • Danbury, Connecticut

    Hike Middle Mountain To Thomas Mountain Loop

    3.7 mi / 856 ft gain
    Middle Mountain to Thomas Mountain Loop is a 3.7 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Danbury, Connecticut.
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  • Voorheesville, New York

    Hike the Keleher Preserve Loop

    2.0
    3 mi / 1636 ft gain
    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 throug...
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  • East Nassau, New York

    Kinderhook Creek

    5.0
    1.62 mi / 308 ft gain
    Kinderhook Creek is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Stephentown, New York.
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