The best Trails and Outdoor Activities in and near Hudson Valley, New York

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...

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...

Cortlandt, New York

Hike the Camp Smith Trail

4.5

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, ...

Litchfield, Connecticut

Photograph Daffodils at Laurel Ridge

Laurel Ridge is a private owned Farm , the owners are generous enough to let people visit these flowers so please be respectful of there rules. You may see the Daffodils from Sunrise-Sunset and usually fully bloomed Early April-May. Laurel Ridge is the perfect way to start Spring, the smell and ...

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Hike the Hemlock Hills & Pine Mountain Loop

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...

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.

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...