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Birding & Nature Trails in Hudson Valley
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> Beacon Mountain
Fishkill, NY 12524
Hudson Highlands' highest peak, Beacon Mountain offers two summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower and monument and the ruins of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway...
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> Bear Mountain State Park
Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Bear Mountain State Park offers a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and more...
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> Beaver Pond Campground
700 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Located in Harriman State Park and adjacent to Lake Welch, the campground offers access to swimming beaches, hiking trails and neighboring state park facilities.
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> Brook n Wood Family Campground
1947 County Route 8, Elizaville, NY 12523
Set on 62 wooded acres, Brook n Wood is a private campground that offers tent and RV sites along with cabins and RV rentals.
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> Bull Hill (Mt. Taurus)
Route 9D to the trailhead, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Also known as Mount Taurus, Bull Hill is a mountain just north of the village of Cold Spring on the Hudson River as part of the river-straddling range known as the Hudson Highlands.
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> Croton Point Park
Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River, this 508-acre park offers year-round events and activities along with camping, hiking, swimming and fishing.
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> Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
4 Shady Lane, Saugerties, NY 12477
This unique 161-acre preserve is located partially within both the village and town of Saugerties, punctuated by a dramatic bend in the Esopus Creek less than a mile from the Hudson River.
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> Fahnestock State Park
Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
This 14,086-acre park covers land in Putnam and Dutchess counties and boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, a scenic campground, and plenty of opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding.
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> Fahnestock State Park Campground
Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
This 14,086-acre park’s scenic campground, formed along the park's natural rock ridges, provides 80 campsites, each with a picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring.
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> Falling Waters Preserve
Dominican Lane, Saugerties, NY 12477
This riverfront, day-use park offers nature trails, a meadow with great views of the Catskills, a couple of picturesque waterfalls and rock ledges.
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> Franny Reese State Park
Macks Lane, Highland, NY 12528
The park offers more than 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails that follow a historic carriage road and passes by the ruins of a 19th century mansion.
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> Harriman State Park
Seven Lakes Drive / Bear Mountain Circle Ramapo, NY 10974
Boasting more than 44,000 acres, Harriman State Park is the second-largest park in the New York state parks system.
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> Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, the Springwood estate was established as a National Historic Site in 1945.
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> Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
3260 NY-9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve offers outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and birding and Breakneck Ridge trail, rated by Newsweek as one of the top 10-day hikes in America.
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> Hudson Valley Rail Trail
N. Putt Corners Road at NY 299/Main St., New Paltz, NY 12561
Hike it or bike it, ride on horseback or roller blades or ski it cross-country style or on snow shoes in the winter – enjoy the trail any way you like!
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> Kensico Dam Plaza
1 Bronx River Pkwy Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Completed in 1917, this historic dam features a 9-11 memorial, “The Rising,” an open structure that can be approached from all directions and areas for picnicking, in-line skating, nature walks and more.
