Poughkeepsie, New York
Top Spots in and near Poughkeepsie
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Sharon, Connecticut
Hike the Pine Knob Loop, Housatonic Meadows SP
5.02.5 mi / 770 ft gainThe Pine Knob loop is a 2.5 mile loop trail that takes you through beautiful thick woods filled with vistas, wild flowers and tons of wild life. You will start your adventure at the Pine Knob Trail head where you will be able to a Connecticut Appalachian trail guide. Pine Knob is a blue blaze ...Read more -
Grahamsville, New York
Swim at Peekamoose Blue Hole
3.8To get there: From Sundown, NY, head 10 miles on Route 42 until you see a large parking area on the right with a sign for the Peekamoose Mountain area. Follow the signs from the parking area to the creek. Swimming Hole Coordinates: (41.9182, -74.4215) You can cool off from NY's warm weather and d...Read more -
Washington, Connecticut
Hike Meeker Trail
3.3 mi / 639 ft gainMeeker Trail is a 3.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near New Preston, Connecticut.Read more -
Woodstock, New York
Sugarloaf Mountain via Blue Trail
6.54 mi / 2297 ft gainSugarloaf Mountain, is one the 35 highest peaks in New York's Catskills at 3806 ft. There are many ways to approach this peak, and this is an out-and-back hike via Mink Hollow. The parking area is located at the end of Milk Hollow Rd (42.10405386879072, -74.17148500019927). From here, get on the...Read more -
Elka Park, New York
Hike to Plattekill Falls
0.5 mi / 137 ft gainJust outside of Elka Park, New York, Plattekill Falls is accessible from Albany and New York City alike. This is a great hike for families and all skill levels. The falls are spectacular year-round, but the best time to visit is in the spring. From the trailhead, walk left past the red house unt...Read more -
Elka Park, New York
Hike to Huckleberry Point
4.54.5 mi / 644 ft gainThis is a 4.5 mile hike that is great for hikers of all skill levels. Because it is short and not overly difficult, beginners will enjoy this hike. There are some steep sections that will get your heart pumping, though, and a stunning payoff is waiting for you at the end.From the trailhead, follo...Read more -
Elka Park, New York
Backpack the Eastern Half of Devil's Path in the Catskill Mountains
5.014 mi / 3900 ft gainThe Eastern half of Devil's Path has four major summits: Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf and Plateau. Each summit is a straight climb up and down, then back up to as much as 3,900 ft. There are some sparse sections of level ground, but most is a steep descent uphill or steep slide downhill. Your ...Read more -
Elka Park, New York
Backpack Devil's Path in the Catskills
24.2 mi / 9000 ft gainDevil's Path is roughly more than 24 miles long, althought it feels like an eternity of milage. Going thru the summits of Indian head, Twin, Sugarloaf, Plateau, Hunter, and Westkill Mountains.Its brutal. Its painful, Its unique. Be prepared for anything and everything. You will encounter wild lif...Read more -
Elka Park, New York
Hike Indian Head Summit via Jimmy Dolan Notch Overlook
4.9 mi / 1512 ft gainThe view from the summit of this hike is incredible. Bring a sack lunch and a camera - you'll want to stay for a while! This trail is open for use year-round and provides great snowshoeing in the winter and fabulous wildflowers in the spring and summer. This is also a great location for birding!Read more -
Elka Park, New York
Hike Twin Mountain
6 mi / 1586 ft gainThe DEC Parking lot, is located at the very end of a dead end, along Prediger Rd. Start at the trail head to the right of the trail kiosk and sign in sheet. The trail starts out very easy going as you approach the base of Twin. At mile 0.25, you’ll hit a junction where you’ll turn RIGHT towards T...Read more -
Salisbury, Connecticut
Explore Riga Falls
The best part of the adventure is finding this hidden gem also known as Riga Falls. Riga Falls is actually one of Connecticut's lesser known waterfalls, but arguably the most scenic. A helpful hint is that the waterfall lies beside dirt road, keep your ears open! I've already said too much, happy...Read more -
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Hike the Hemlock Hills & Pine Mountain Loop
7.5 mi / 1174 ft gainThere 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...Read more -
Phoenicia, New York
Hike Mt. Wittenberg
4.3Looking for a great day hike in the Catskill region of NY? Then you should definitely look into and consider tackling Mt. Wittenberg then. A challenging climb up but a very rewarding summit view.Starting at Woodland Valley Campgrounds visitor registration house (where you can pay for parking for ...Read more -
Phoenicia, New York
Camp at Woodland Valley
3.0If you are looking for a great campground up in the Catskill Mountains of New York then you definitely have to check out Woodland Valley Campgrounds. Located about 2 hours north of New York City, it is the perfect place to go to get off the grid. No service for about 30 minutes in any direction.T...Read more -
Danbury, Connecticut
Hike Middle Mountain To Thomas Mountain Loop
3.7 mi / 856 ft gainMiddle Mountain to Thomas Mountain Loop is a 3.7 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Danbury, Connecticut.Read more -
Elka Park, New York
Camp at Sugarloaf Mountain in the Catskills
4.06 mi / 1500 ft gainBegin by parking at the end of Mink Road in Elka Park (GPS:N42 08.593, W74 09.479). It will be a .7 mile hike to camp. Follow the rocky woods road to the junction where there is a SPRING sign. Continuing straight will take you to the water source. If you do not need water, turn left when you see ...Read more