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and biking are great ways to promote health and enjoy the area’s
natural beauty, from the Catskill Mountains and Hudson River to
the foothills of the Berkshires.
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Appalachian
Trail
Description:
30 miles of the Trail pass through southeastern Dutchess. 4,000 acres of protected parkland with hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and five overnight use areas.
Location:
Look for trail crossing signs with triangle at: Rt. 52, 4 mi. east of the Taconic Parkway, parking on north side of road; Rt. 55, west of Pawling near Rt. 292 intersection, parking 1/4 mile west of trail crossing; Rt. 22, north of Pawling, between Rt. 68 & DOT parking area, north of Rt. 68 and Hurds Corners Rd. Brochure available.
Contact:
201/512-9348
URL:
NYNJTC.org
Codes:
F, D |
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Harlem
Valley Rail Trail
Description:
22 miles (15 open) of scenic paved walking, rollerblading, biking and cross-country skiing trails, linking towns, villages and state parks on the rail bed from Wassaic Metro-North Station to Copake Falls. No horses or motorized vehicles allowed.
Location:
Access points; Railroad Plaza, Millerton, across from gazebo.
In Amenia, Mechanic St., parking lot 2/10 of a mile on left. Also access at Wassaic Metro North Station and at Taconic State Park in Copake Falls.
Contact:
518/789-9591
URL:
HVRT.org
Codes:
D, F, G, H |
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Historic
Hyde Park Trail
Description:
Over 10 miles of trails link several parks and historic sites. Maps and information at trail heads, park visitor centers, and on-line. Bicycles not permitted.
Location:
Access points;
• Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
• Vanderbilt Mansion NHS
• Val-Kill NHS
• Hackett Hill Town Park
• Pinewoods Town Park
• Riverfront Town Park
Contact: 845/229-9115 or -8086
URL: www.hydeparkny.us/recreation/HealthyTrails.shtml
Codes: F, G
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Hudson Valley Adventure Tours
Description: Guided hiking tours offer views of the Hudson River and mountain ranges. Challenging and fun for singles, couples & families. Half-day $45, full-day $60. Includes round-trip train ticket out of Grand Central Station, NYC.
Location: 27 Fieldstone Blvd., Wappingers Falls.
Contact: 845/298-6234 or 888/445-3796
URL: HudsonValleyAdventureTours.com
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DEC Hudson River Research Reserve
Description:
1,700 acre reserve, a wildlife management area and field laboratory for research and education about the Hudson River Estuary. Canoe the marsh, bicycle, observe wildlife or hike on one of six trails.
Location: 256 Norrie Point Way, Staatsburg
URL:
DEC.State.NY.US
Contact:
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The
Nature Conservancy
Description:
Multi-acre reserves with miles of hiking trails, mountains, fields,
woods and ponds. Preserve guide available.
Location:
• Nellie Hill Preserve, Rt. 22, Dover Plains.
• Pawling Nature Reserve, Quaker Lake Rd., Pawling.
• Roger Perry Memorial Preserve, Sand Hill Rd., Dover.
• Thompson Pond Preserve, Lake Rd., Pine Plains.
Hours:
Dawn-dusk
Contact:
914/244-3271
URL:
Nature.org
Codes:
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Stissing
Mountain Fire Tower
Description:
Elevation 1,492 feet. 90-foot tower reached by hiking trails at
base of mountain. Look down on eagles, hawks, vultures and crows
in flight. See New York from Albany to Bear Mountain; Catskill Mountains
to Mass. and Conn. No facilities. Brochure available.
Location:
Pine Plains, access off Lake Rd., 1.2 miles off Rt. 199.
Contact:
518/398-5069
Codes:
D, F, G |
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