Also known as Merrit Park or Haviland Hollow Location: Patterson Distance: 1.5 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: road, trail, rocky Wow Factor: 30' waterfall How to get there: From Route 22, turn east on Haviland Hollow Road. Take it almost to CT. The parking lot is on … Continue reading Michael Ciaola
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Manitou Point Preserve
Also known as Mystery Point Location: Garrison Distance: 1.5 miles, option for second loop Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: road, rocky Wow Factor: amazing hike on the Hudson with steep drops and no railing Note: not great for those with a fear of heights or immature walkers Website How … Continue reading Manitou Point Preserve
Manitoga, Russel Wright Woodland Paths
Location: Garrison Distance: 2.15 miles, option for shorter Skill Level: moderate Elevation Gain: 400' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: dirty, rocky Wow Factor: viewpoints Note: you can't get close to the Rusel Wright house without purchasing a ticket Website How to get there: Located on 9D, 4 miles north of the Bear Mountain Bridge. … Continue reading Manitoga, Russel Wright Woodland Paths
Lake Gleneida Walking Trail
Location: Carmel Distance: 1.9 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: dirt, elevated boardwalks through swampy areas Wow Factor: the "peaceful spot" overlooking the lake How to get there: Located at the corner of Route 52 and 301. There is street parking along 301. Address … Continue reading Lake Gleneida Walking Trail
Fahnestock: Cabot Trail
This is the Charcoal Burners > Cabot > Perkins Trail Location: Cold Spring Distance: 1.9 miles Skill Level: easy to moderate Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: dirt, rocks Wow Factor: okay views of the lake Note: street parking, after heavy rains, the water crossings can be difficult How to get there: … Continue reading Fahnestock: Cabot Trail
Indian Brook Falls
Location: Garrison Distance: .6 mile, option to add Constitution Marsh Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: gravel road, wet rock Wow Factor: 40' waterfall Note: you must park in a dedicated spot or risk being towed or ticketed How to get there: From the intersection of … Continue reading Indian Brook Falls
Constitution Marsh
Location: Garrison Distance: 1.2 miles, option to add Indian Brook Falls or Boscobel Woodland Walk Skill Level: easy to moderate Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: gravel road, rocky, boardwalk Wow Factor: awesome boardwalk into the marsh, views Note: you must park in a dedicated spot or risk being towed Website How to … Continue reading Constitution Marsh
Field Farmstead
Location: Brewster Distance: 1 mile Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: dirt Wow Factor: If you have little ones that love big trucks, you pass by some industrial parking lots with them Note: The yellow trail has been extended to loop and reconnect with the main trail and the … Continue reading Field Farmstead
Diverting Reservoir
Location: Southeast/Brewster Distance: 2 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: woods road, trail Wow Factor: okay views of the reservoir Note: street parking, may be crowded with commuter parking during the week How to get there: From Route 6 in Brewster, turn down Railroad … Continue reading Diverting Reservoir
Boscobel, the Frances Stevens Reese Woodland Trail of Discovery
Location: Garrison Distance: 1.25 miles, option to add Constitution Marsh Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: mulch, dirt, field Wow Factor: views of the Hudson Note: closed Jan-Mar and every Tues, paid entrance Website How to get there: Located on 9D, 1 mile south from 301. … Continue reading Boscobel, the Frances Stevens Reese Woodland Trail of Discovery
Half Pint Hikes in the Hudson Valley 