Dutchess, Columbia, and Rensselaer Counties

Bash Bish Falls

• Location: Copake Falls
• Distance: 1.5 miles, option to add Iron Works
• Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers
• Type of Hike: out-and-back
• Wow Factor: 60′ waterfall

James Baird State Park

• Location: Pleasant Valley
• Distance: 1.6 miles
• Skill Level: easy
• Type of Hike: lollipop
• Wow Factor: ends at a great playground

Copake Iron Works

• Location: Copake Falls
• Distance: 1 mile, option to add Bash Bish
• Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers
• Type of Hike: out-and-back
• Wow Factor: preserved iron works

Dover Stone Church

• Location: Dover
• Distance: 1.5 miles option for more
• Skill Level: easy
• Type of Hike: out-and-back
• Wow Factor: 30′ waterfall inside a cave

Madam Brett Park

• Location: Beacon
• Distance: 1.5 miles, option for more
• Skill Level: easy
• Type of Hike: out-and-back, lollipop
• Wow Factor: wide waterfall and long boardwalk

Mount Beacon

• Location: Beacon
• Distance: 2 or 4 miles
• Skill Level: difficult
• Type of Hike: out-and-back
• Wow Factor: amazing views, climbable firetower, and self-satisfaction

Nuclear Lake

• Location: Pawling
• Distance: 4.45 miles
• Skill Level: easy to moderate
• Type of Hike: lollipop
• Wow Factor: views of the lake