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Long Dock Park "Scenic Hudson Valley" | 845 473 4440 | |
Long Dock Park / Beacon Point Park
Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State From Scenic Hudson: "A critical 19th-century transportation link between New England and points west, Long Dock once contained a rail ferry terminal, warehouses and other buildings. More recently, it was home to an oil terminal, salt-storage facility and junkyard. All traces of its commercial and industrial past have been removed to create an exciting riverfront destination boasting a kayak pavilion and beach for launching boats, rehabilitated wetlands and meadows that attract wildlife, and the restored, historic Red Barn, now Scenic Hudson's River Center for arts and environmental-education activities. website and more . . . | ||
Madam Brett Park "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Madam Brett Park
Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State From Scenic Hudson: "Madam Brett Park hugs Fishkill Creek, which played a prominent role in Beacon's development. Along it stood a gristmill owned by the park's namesake — Catheryna Rombout Brett (1687-1764), the first European settler in the present-day city. The mill was an important gathering place for farmers and Native Americans inhabiting both shores of the Hudson River hereabouts. In the 1800s, the creek powered a profusion of hat factories (including the Tioronda Hat Works, located in the brick building adjacent to the park), which earned Beacon the nickname "New York's Hat-Making Capital. website and more . . . |
All Dutchess County Listings
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Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Dutchess County | 845-225-7207 | |
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park offers an excellent range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086-acre park boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic campgrounds, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, birding and many more activities for kids of all ages.
Click to enlarge picture of "Fishing and Boating at Fahnestock State Park". website and more . . . | ||
Harlem Valley Rail Trail - Dutchess and Columbia | ||
The Dutchess and Columbia County Trail is located from the southern trail head at the Wassaic Metro North Station, through the easten side of Dutchess County the trail heads north into Columbia County. The Harlem Valley Rail Trail currently has over 15 miles of paved biking trails and is actively used by thousands of walkers and bikers every year. website and more . . . | ||
Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club | 845-625-4151 | |
Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club (MHBC) is a recreational club founded in 1966. Its goal is to enhance member's enjoyment of cycling by offering organized rides and activities and various informational programs. The club promotes and encourages cycling by providing safe, pleasant opportunities to bicycle. Membership is open to anyone interested in cycling, from a beginning cyclist up to an expert. website and more . . . |
All Millerton Village Listings
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Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area | 518-789-3059 | |
Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area is located at 59 Rudd Pond Road, Millerton, NY 12546 in Dutchess County in the northern Hudson Valley. The park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range. Two developed areas, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive hiking trail system with terrain that varies from easy to challenging, offering spectacular views. website and more . . . |
All Town of Pawling Listings
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Lakeside Park | 845-855-1131 | |
Lakeside Park, a 280-acre park, is located at 2 Lakeside Drive, Pawling, NY 12564 in Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
This 290-acre park in Pawling is made for an all-day family outing. Enjoy a picnic and nature walk, and on hot summer days enjoy boating or a swim in the lake. Lakeside Park has picnic tables, shelters and pavilions where you can picnic, followed by one or more of the many activities available at the park such as kayaking on the lake, biking, hiking, and in winter, cross-country skiing. more . . . |
All Poughkeepsie Listings
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Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park - Dutchess | 845-834-2867 | |
"On October 3, 2009 Governor David A. Paterson opened the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park as a legacy project of the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial. The park provides access to the Hudson River's breathtaking landscape for pedestrians, hikers, joggers, bicyclists, and people with disabilities. The bridge deck stands 212 feet above the river's surface and is 6,678 feet (1.28 miles) long, making it the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world." website and more . . . |
All Staatsburg Listings
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Mills Norrie State Park (Margaret Lewis Norrie) | 845-889-4646 | |
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park is located at Staatsburg NY 12580, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park adjoins Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park and together, comprise more than 1,000-acres. Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park offers a full menu of exhilarating recreational opportunities and activities for visitors of all ages. website and more . . . | ||
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park | 845-889-4646 | |
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park is located at Old Post Road, Staatsburg NY 12580 in Dutchess County. The Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills State Park adjoins Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park and together, comprise more than one thousand acres. website and more . . . | ||
Staatsburgh "State Historic Site" | 845-889-8851 | |
Staatsburgh State Historic Site is located at Old Post Road, Staatsburg NY 12580 in Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. Staatsburgh is the elegant country home of Ogden Mills and his wife Ruth Livingston Mills. Sitting atop a grassy hill overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, their house is a fine example of a great estate built by America's financial and industrial leaders during the Gilded Age (1876 - 1917). Also known as the American Renaissance, this period in American history was marked by America's rapid economic growth and emergence as a world power. Darius Ogden Mills, father of Ogden Mills, established the family fortune by investing in banks, railroads and mines. Ogden Mills, like his father, was a noted financier and philanthropist. In 1882 he married Ruth Livingston, whose family had been prominent landowners in the Hudson Valley since the 17th century. In 1890, Ruth Livingston Mills inherited her childhood home and property which had once belonged to her great-grandfather, Morgan Lewis, the third governor of New York State. website and more . . . |
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Albany County [15 listings over 7 locations]
Columbia County [4 listings over 3 locations]
Greene County [5 listings over 3 locations]
Orange County [17 listings over 9 locations]
Putnam County [4 listings over 2 locations]
Rensselaer County [4 listings over 4 locations]
Rockland County [17 listings over 6 locations]
Saratoga County [2 listings over 2 locations]
Schenectady County [2 listings over 2 locations]
Ulster County [12 listings over 7 locations]
Westchester County [22 listings over 13 locations]
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Find up-to-date list of biking trails in the Hudson Valley of New York. Review the best places to go biking in the Hudson Valley. Easily find places to bike by location. Biking trails are listed by town, village, or hamlet, within county in the lower-Hudson Valley, mid-Hudson Valley, and upper-Hudson Valley. Learn about the many biking trails in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Westchester, and Ulster counties. Experience biking at its best at www.HudsonValleyAttractions.com where you will find biking paths and bike trails to satisfy all levels of bikers. Plan a family biking trip. Kids love to spend time out and about with their family; especially if you pack a delicious picnic lunch for the family to enjoy during your family day out. Be sure to pack plenty of water, healthy snacks, and your biking gear. Visit Biking Trails | Bike Paths; select a bike trail that matches your level of experience. Experienced bikers will find many challenging bike rides. Beginners and moderate bikers will also find many trails suitable for their level of expertise. Enjoy a day out biking in the Hudson Valley. A day outdoors, surrounded by nature, can be satisfying while providing great exercise. Also, enjoy the fun of going somewhere by bike. Biking provides a fun method of transportation that affords many health benefits. You can bike off main roads and find great biking paths in country settings filled with beautiful landscapes and nature. Also enjoy the thrill of going somewhere without car fumes and noise. Biking is an invigorating and liberating experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Children and teens can enjoy biking with their grandparents; giving everyone an opportunity to have a fun day out and learn more about each other. In warm weather, pack a picnic, find a beautiful setting, and enjoy a picnic surrounded by nature. Health Benefits of BikingRiding a bike is good for your health and is lots of fun. Biking offers many opportunities to get in shape and get healthy. Biking can help protect you from depression, diabetes, heart attacks, obesity, strokes, and it is believed that biking can also protect you from some cancers. Riding a bike is a healthy, low-impact form of exercise and is safe for people of all ages that are in generally good health. Regular biking stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and circulation while reducing your risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Biking trails are often surrounded by fresh air, trees, the sounds of birds, small animals, and the wonderful breadth of nature. Hudson Valley biking offers a wide range of places to go biking for all levels of bikers. The beginning biker, intermediate, and experienced biker can find places to bike that are suitable to their level of expertise. Plan a day, weekend, or vacation in the Hudson Valley where you can experience the best biking has to offer. Take a short bike trip or plan a more challenging biking trip along scenic landscapes; and immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
Biking with KidsBiking is ranked among the best activities for kids and most kids really enjoy biking. When planning a biking trip, let the child's ability guide you. Some kids are more comfortable on a bike than others, so when selecting a bike trail include your children when selecting a bike trail.Benefits of biking with kids are many. Biking allows you to share an experience or adventure with your child where you can discover nature as you bike one of many excellent Hudson Valley biking paths. Biking benefits include breathing fresh air, nature study where you learn about birds, small animals, wild flowers, trees, and more about the natural world around us. You can work together with your child to map out and determine the biking route that best suits you and your child's ability. Show them maps with biking trails and teach them how to read these biking maps. In addition to the many benefits listed above, biking is good for your mental and physical health, and biking is mostly a free activity. Biking is within reach of most people that are reasonably healthy, regardless of financial circumstances. Involve your child in the planning stages of preparing a family biking trip. Select a trail together, and then create a simple map that your child can read while on the trail. You can also teach the child how to read trail markers. If your child is not initially interested in biking, you may want to reward your child at the end of a bike for helping to find the biking markers and the way forward or back to home base. This added incentive may encourage your child to enjoy the biking experience. During the preparation phase of the bike, give children a list of biking essentials and let them pack their own biking bag or backpack. The backpack should include gear similar to your own such as a whistle, rainwear, compass, and first-aid kit. In addition to involving the children in adventures of biking they will feel grownup and responsible as you work together to make the bike trip a success. When collecting supplies for your bike trip, always include plenty of water, healthy snacks that your child enjoys, and a map that your child can read. Involve them in decisions of where to bike as you would involve another adult. Here are some suggestions toward building a successful biking experience with kids: Boating area - Boating at Fahnestock State Park Fishing pond - Fishing in Hudson River Valley Nature Museum - Trailside Museum in Pound Ridge Picnic area - Picnicking in Hudson River Valley Zoo (Bear Mountain) - Bear Mountain Attractions The most important thing to remember is that biking should be fun. Don't stress if you cannot complete your biking trip, or if it starts to rain, or if it's too hot. Just enjoy the time you have together. These memories will last a lifetime for both you, your children, and your whole family. Biking in Westchester County Biking in Rockland County
Enjoy many of the best biking trails in Westchester County offering some of the most beautiful trails and excellent biking opportunities for beginning bikers, intermediate bikers; and experienced bikers looking for a challenge. Although Westchester borders New York City, it offers many beautiful places to bike that are secluded from noise and pollution. Westchester abounds with stunning mountain, lake, and Hudson River landscapes. Immerse yourself in the natural world and plan a day biking the trails of Westchester County. Biking in Bedford and Pound Ridge: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Biking trails in Bronxville: Bronx River Pathway Biking trails in Cortlandt Manor: Croton Gorge Park & Historic Croton Dam Biking trails in Dobbs Ferry: Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Biking trails in Mount Pleasant: Graham Hills Mountain Bike Trail Biking trails in Mount Pleasant: Graham Hills Park Biking trails in Ossining: Kitchawan Preserve Biking trails in Peekskill: Blue Mountain Bike Trail Biking trails in Peekskill: Blue Mountain Reservation Biking trails in Peekskill: Depew Park Biking trails in Valhalla: Bronx River Greenway Biking trails in Valhalla: Bronx River Parkway Reservation Biking trails in Valhalla: Kensico Dam Plaza Biking trails in Northern Westchester: North County Trailway Biking trails in Southern Westchester: South County Trailway Biking trails in Yonkers: Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail Biking trails in Yonkers: Tibbetts Brook Park and Pool Biking trails in Yorktown Heights: Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Rockland Biking Trails Rockland offers biking trails for all levels of bikers. Beginner, intermediate, and experienced bikers can find bike trails at the following parks and locations. Biking trails in Bear Mountain: Bear Mountain Park Biking trails in Bear Mountain: Perkins Point Biking trails in Haverstraw: Haverstraw Beach State Park Biking trails in Nyack: Hook Mountain State Park Biking trails in Nyack: Nyack Beach State Park Biking trails in Rockland County: 7 Lakes Scenic Drive Biking trails in Rockland County: Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Biking trails in Rockland County: Harriman State Park Biking trails in Rockland County: Long Path Trail: Hiking Hudson Palisades Biking trails in Rockland County: Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park Biking trails in Rockland County: Silver Mine - Harriman State Park Biking trails in Rockland County: Tallman Mountain State Park Biking trails in Valley Cottage: Rockland Lake State Park Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley Biking in Putnam County Biking in Orange County Biking in Dutchess County Biking in Ulster County
Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley include: Biking trails in Putnam where state parks and rail-trails offer miles of biking paths for the beginning, intermediate and advanced bikers. Check this list of places to bike in Putnam County. Biking trails in Carmel: Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park Biking trails in Putnam County: Putnam Trailway Orange County Biking Trails Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley include : Biking in Orange County offering beginner to advanced biking trails for all levels of bikers. Check for places to bike in Orange County, New York. Biking trails in Orange County: Harriman State Park in Orange County Biking trails in Newburgh: Chadwick Lake Park Bike Trail Biking trails in Tuxedo Park: Sterling Forest State Park On-Road Bicycle Routes in Orange County Find list of several on-road bicycle routes in Orange County. Remember that bicyclists are required to learn and obey the same laws as motorists. On-road Bicycle Route 17: State Bicycle Route 17 On-road Bicycle Route 208: State Bicycle Route 208 On-road Bicycle Route 209: State Bicycle Route 209 On-road Bicycle Route 9: State Bicycle Route 9 Dutchess County Biking Trails Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley also include Biking in Dutchess County offering beginner, moderate, and advanced biking paths for all levels of bikers. Check this list of places to bike in Dutchess, New York. Experienced bikers can find great biking in Dutchess: Biking trails in Beacon: Hudson Highlands State Park Biking trails in Dutchess: Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Dutchess County Biking trails in Millerton Village: Taconic State Park, Rudd Pond Area Biking trails in Fishkill: Fishkill Ridge Biking trails in Pleasant Valley: James Baird State Park Biking trails in Staatsburg: Mills Norrie State Park Biking trails in Staatsburg: Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park Biking trails in Wappingers Falls: Bowdoin Park Shorter bikes for the beginning biker and intermediate biker include Biking trails in Beacon: Long Dock Park Biking trails in Beacon: Madam Brett Park Biking trails in Dutchess: Harlem Valley Rail Trail - Dutchess Biking trails in Pawling: Lakeside Park Biking trails in Poughkeepsie: Quiet Cove Riverfront Park Biking trails in Poughkeepsie: Walkway Over The Hudson Biking trails in Red Hook: Poets' Walk Park Biking trails in Staatsburg: Staatsburg State Historic Site Ulster County Biking Trails Biking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley also include Biking in Ulster County offering beginner, moderate, and advanced biking paths for all levels of bikers. Check this list of biking in Ulster County, New York. Whatever your biking skill, you'll find trails to bike. Find places to go biking in Ulster. Biking trails in Esopus: Black Creek Preserve Biking trails in Esopus: Esopus Meadows Preserve Biking trails in Esopus: Shaupeneak Ridge Biking trails in Highland: Franny Reese State Park Biking trails in Highland: Walkway Over The Hudson Biking trails in Kerhonkson: Minnewaska State Park Biking trails in Kingston: Sleightsburgh Park Biking trails in New Paltz: Dutchess Rail Trail Biking trails in New Paltz: Mohonk Mountain House - Day pass forbiking Biking trails in Ulster: Catskill Forest Preserve Biking trails in Ulster: Hudson Highlands Biking and biking trails in Ulster: Catskill Forest Preserve Day Biking Trails Biking rails in Ulster: Hudson Highlands - Easy to challenging bikes The upper-Hudson Valley offers biking for all levels of bikers at Biking in Columbia County. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced bikers will find many biking paths and trails. Check for places to go hinking in Columbia.
Biking trails in Ancram: Lake Taghkanic State Park Biking trails in Hudson Valley: Hudson Highlands Biking trails in Copake Falls: Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area Shorter bikes for the beginning biker and intermediate biker include Biking trails in Columbia: Harlem Valley Rail Trail Biking trails in Hudson Valley: Hudson Highlands Biking trails in Copake Falls: Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area Biking trails in Hudson: Harrier Hill Park Biking trails in Hudson: Olana State Historic Site The mid-Hudson Valley offers biking for all levels of bikers at Biking in Greene County. Find trails for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced biker, Check for places to bike in Greene.
Biking trails in Greene: Catskill Forest Preserve - Greene Biking trails in Hunter: Kaaterskill Falls Shorter bikes for the beginning biker and intermediate biker include Biking trails in Greene: RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary Biking trails in Catskill: Thomas Cole "Historic Site" Biking trails in Coxsackie: Four Mile Point "Scenic Hudson Valley" Biking trails in Greene: Hudson Highlands The upper-Hudson Valley offers biking for all levels of bikers at Biking in Rensselaer County. Find trails at all levels for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced biker, Check for places to bike in Rensselaer.
Biking trails in Cherry Plain: Cherry Plain State Park Biking trails in Grafton: Grafton Lakes State Park Biking trails in Schodack Landing: Schodack Island State Park Shorter bikes for beginning and intermediate bikers include Biking trails in Cherry Plain: Cherry Plain State Park Biking trails in Grafton: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site Biking trails in Troy: Frear Park Biking trails in Troy: Prospect Park The upper-Hudson Valley offers biking for all levels of bikers at Biking in Albany County. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced biker, you will find many trails at all levels. Check for places to bike in Albany.
Biking trails in East Berne: Thompson's Lake Campground Biking trails in Voorheesville: John Boyd Thacher State Park Biking trails in Delmar: Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Shorter bikes for the beginning biker and intermediate biker include Biking trails in Voorheesville: John Boyd Thacher State Park Biking trails in Cohoes: Fall View Park - Cohoes Biking trails in Albany: Washington Park Biking trails in Albany: Lincoln Park Biking trails in Loudonville: Crossings of Colonie Park Although biking trails vary in difficulty, a common thread is that biking is good for your physical and mental health as well as your spirit. Many biking trails are located in large parks; allowing you to breath fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature such as the sounds of birds and small animals running about; and biking trails usually run through scenic landscapes offering great photo opportunities. Before starting your first bike trip review essentials for biking.
Essentials for Biking Safety on City Streets and in the Country include:Source: Tips for Safe Biking. |