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Click to enlarge photo of View from Boscobel. Hiking in Philipstown Putnam County, Hudson River Valley of New York The Hudson Highlands is a region of simple, yet dramatic beauty, astounding biodiversity, and major historical significance. The Hudson Highlands Land Trust is a community-based organization devoted to protecting the natural resources, rural character, and scenic beauty of the Hudson Highlands in NY State’s Hudson Valley.
Go hiking in the Hudson Highlands where you will experience many breathtaking views while absorbing the natural beauty of the landscape. Enjoy magnificent vistas while hiking in Philipstown, Putnam County, in the Hudson Highlands.
Hiking Black Rock Forest Hiking Harriman State Park Hiking Highland Lakes State Park Hiking Manitoga / Tours of Wright's Home Hiking Sterling Forest State Park Hiking Storm King Park Twenty-two Hiking Trails in PhilipstownBreakneck Ridge Hike 1 - (difficult, 2.8 mi., 3-4 hr.) A steep, difficult loop hike with the most dramatic views in the Highlands. Exhilarating, although not recommended in windy or slippery conditions. Round Hill Hike 2 - (moderate, 5.5 mi., 3-4 hr.) A loop hike through woods with a couple of great views. This hike is in the Hubbard-Perkins Conservation Area. School Mountain Road Hike 3 - (easy, 8.2 mi., 4hr, ) An out and back hike especially good for horses, and mountain bikes. This out and back hike is in the Hubbard-Perkins Conservation Area. Note: Horses and mountain bikes are permitted on Hike 3, School Mountain Road. Charcoal Burners Trail Hike 4 - (easy, 2 mi., 1-2 hr.) A woodland loop with a side trail overlooking a pond. Bull Hill (Mt. Taurus) from 9D Hike 5 - (moderate/difficult, 5.7 mi., 4-5 hr.) A loop hike with a spur to the summit, at 1420 feet the tallest mountain in Putnam County. Some steep portions, tricky footing, and spectacular views. Little Stony Point Hike 6 - (easy, 1 mi., 1 hr.) A short loop hike with spectacular views of the Hudson and a spur trail to a clifftop. Bull Hill from Nelsonville Footpath Trail Hike 7 - (moderate/difficult, 5 mi., 3-4 hr.) A loop to the summit, with phenomenal views during any season. West Point Foundry Hike 8 - (easy, 1 mi., 1 hr.) A stroll through the historic West Point Foundry Preserve past the ruins of the historic foundry. In operation from 1818-1912, the foundry played an important role in industrialization. One of four national armories established after the War of 1812, it manufactured much of the Union’s artillery, including the famous Parrott Gun used during the Civil War, and immortalized as the Goldspring Foundry in Jules Verne’s 1865 book, "From the Earth to the Moon". Non-military cast-iron products included machinery for cotton and sugar mills, America’s earliest steam engines, and several of its first locomotives, including the De Witt Clinton. The Foundry also cast cannon and structural parts for iron-clad ships which transformed nautical technology. This site is both archaeologically & ecologically sensitive; please do not touch or remove any artifacts, soil, or plants. Boscobel: The Woodland Trail Hike 9 - (easy, 1 mi., 1/2 hr.) A stroll with views over Constitution Marsh and West Point. Grounds pass needed. Constitution Marsh Trail Hike 10 - (moderate, 2 mi., 1 hr.) This out and back hike in the Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary has a short difficult section leading to a boardwalk into the marsh. For more information, call the Center at 845-265-2601. Philipstown Park Hike 11 - (easy/moderate, 3/4 mi., 3/4 hr.) The Trail of Trees in Philipstown Park has a couple of wetland crossings on stepping stones or a narrow plank, then passes through forested woodlands with a view of West Point. Cedar Ridge Trail Hike 12 - (moderate, 1.5 mi., 1 hr.) An out and back hike through fields of a working cattle farm and woods to a ridge with a view of the Hudson. Not recommended for dogs. Chimney Trail Hike 13 - (moderate, 3-4 mi., 2 hr.) An out and back hike with a gradual ascent, about 40 minutes each way. Sweeping views to the west of mountains, and a peek at the Hudson River. North and South Redoubts - Revolutionary War Heritage Trails Hike 14 - (moderate, 2.4 mi., 2 hr.) Sweeping Hudson River vistas from summit ruins of two Revolutionary War forts. The route is out and back and includes two halfmileuphill segments. Arden Point & Marcia’s Mile Hike 15 - (easy, 2.2 mi., 1.5 hr.) A hike around a magnificent promontory to a gazebo with views of the Hudson River. Glenclyffe Loop - Benedict Arnold Escape Path Hike 16 - (easy, 1.6 mi., 1 hr.) A loop on the Glenclyffe property in Garrison, which was acquired by the Open Space Institute (OSI) in 2001. Offering fields, streams, gentle rocky slopes and ridges, a portion of the trail follows the route taken by Benedict Arnold in 1780when he escaped to the British Army. Sugarloaf Hill Hike 17 - (moderate, 3.2 mi., 2 hr.) An out and back hike in Hudson Highlands State Park. At the top is a spectacular view south of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge and Anthony’s Nose. White Rock Walk Hike 18 - (moderate, 3 mile, 1.5 hr.) This loop hike features a swampy meadow boardwalk, dramatic stone walls, a pretty Hudson overlook, and varied terrain, on the Appalachian, Osborn Loop, and Carriage Connector Trails. Appalachian Trail from Graymoor to Denning Hill Hike 19 - (moderate, 4 mi., 3 hr.) An out and back hike along the Appalachian Trail with some brief but rapid changes in elevation and a 240 degree view south to NYC at the end. Two short walks to viewpoints afford additional sights. Manitoga Paths Hike 20 - (easy/moderate, 2.1 mi., 1-3 hr.) Three hikes follow lovely loop paths at Manitoga, the former home of renowned designer Russel Wright. The hikes includes steep portions, rocky terrain, views, the repeated sound of water falling over rocks, and a connection to the Appalachian Trail. Manitou Point Nature Preserve Hike 21 - (easy, 2 mi., 1 hr.) A loop past a mansion with a path paralleling the Hudson River. Anthony’s Nose Hike 22 - (moderate/difficult, 3.6 mi., 3 hr.) An out and back hike on the Appalachian and Camp Smith trails to the promontory known as Anthony’s Nose. Spectacular views overlooking Bear Mountain Bridge and the Hudson River. Storm King and Crow’s Nest mountains rise across from Little Stony Point. Bull Hill, Breakneck Ridge and Beacon Hill stand behind. These mountains are part of the AppalachianRange, and the gorge at Little Stony Point is the only place the range is cut by a river. Glacial activity deposited an immense granite formation here. At the turn of the last century the rock was mined and used in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and other projects. A tramway brought the granite from the mines to a dock at Little Stony Point. Press blue button for source of information, hiking map, directions, and more about each of the hikes in Philipstown.
Tick prevention: The deer tick that can transmit Lyme Disease, is common in this area. Take precautions by wearing light-colored clothing with long sleeves, tucking pants into socks, using insect repellent on your clothing and checking for ticks at the end of your hike. Press blue button for The Philipstown Greenway brochure and map, offering important information about each hike, directions, difficulty of each hike, and safety precautions.
Location: Philipstown
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