1-Tank Adventure: Stalking Hudson Valley's Corn Mazes

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Everybody thinks they are an expert at navigating corn mazes until they find themselves at their wit's end and headed down a dead end path, but no need for breadcrumbs — practice makes perfect.

This comprehensive rundown will help you find your way to the Hudson Valley's most challenging corn mazes — finding your way out is up to you. Good luck! Hours can vary as the days grow shorter and reservations aren't often required, but are sometimes, so make sure to call ahead before heading out to the farmlands.

WESTCHESTER

• Outhouse Orchards: Use the map provided to find hidden clues so that you may solve the puzzle and learn interesting facts about space. 139 Hardscrabble Rd. North Salem 914-277-3188
• Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm: The corn maze rules are as follows: 1. Stay on trails 2. No strollers 3. No running or pushing 4. No picking or throwing corn 5. No cutting through the corn 6. Have fun! 1335 White Hill Road Yorktown Heights 914-245-5111

ROCKLAND

• Dr. Davies Farm: A corn maze and a scavenger hunt for an added challenge. 306 Rte 304, Congers 845-268-7020

ORANGE

• Manza Family Farm: Okay, so it's technically a straw maze, but hay, it still sounds like fun. 730 State Rte 211, Montgomery 845-692-4364
• Pierson’s Farm: Two corn mazes and a sunflower maze. If that's not enough fall excitement, visit the petting zoo or the trike track. 1448 Route 211, West Middletown 845-386-1882
• Twin Ponds Farm: If the seven-acre corn maze isn't challenging enough, you can try your hand at special nighttime hours and navigate the labyrinth by candlelight (or flashlight). 531 River Rd, Montgomery 845-457-1830
• Wright Family Farm: This five-acre corn maze isn't for the faint of heart. 329 Kings Highway, Warwick 845-986-1345
• Social Island: This six-acre corn maze boils down the purest elements of an escape room to create a family-friendly game night out. 939 Pulaski Highway, Goshen. 845-545-5997

DUTCHESS

• Barton Orchards: This is a working farm and much like co-workers, the five-acre corn maze only really comes alive on weekends. 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag 845-227-2306
• Fishkill Farms: This three-acre corn maze benefits charity. This year’s corn maze honors Lucinda Franks Morgenthau. Lucinda was a novelist and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist – as well as the wife of late farm owner Robert Morgenthau and mother of present-day owner Josh Morgenthau. Lucinda passed away earlier this year following a long battle with cancer. Fishkill Farm Road Hopewell 845-897-4377
• Kesicke Farm: There aren't any landmarks in a corn maze, but just look for the Kesicke Bear to find your way home. 229 Middle Road, Rhinebeck 845-590-9642

Ulster

• DuBois Farms: This two-acre corn maze is just right for a perfect autumn getaway. 209 Perkinsville Road Highland 845-795-4037
• Hurds Family Farm: This year's corn maze will be in the shape of a scarecrow. The maze can be reserved privately for large groups on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 2187 State Route 32, Modena 845-883-7825
• Clarke’s Family Farm: It's all fun and games until somebody turns left when it was obvious we needed to turn left, but you never listen to a word I say. You know what? Let's just split up and I'll meet you at the car. 2086 Route 44/55, Modena, 845-901-7442
• Kelder's Farm: A corn maze so challenging, you might meet visitors from last year's maze still trying to find their way to the end. 5755 Route 209 Kerhonkson. 845-626-7137
• Wallkill View Farm Market: At the end of the maze, all visitors will receive a pumpkin —if they can find their way out. 15 Route 299 W, New Paltz 845-255-8050
• Weed Orchards & Winery: You had us at winery, but sure, corn mazes are fun too. 43 Mount Zion Road, Marlboro. 845-236-9357

SULLIVAN

• Cunningham Family Farm: Sullivan County’s largest corn maze at approximately 4 acres. The owners take pride in presenting a real challenge. 233 Hurd and Parks Road, Swan Lake. 845-583-4083
• Saunderskill Farm: Come for the fresh baked goods; stay because you can't find your way out of the danged maze. Route 209, Accord. 845-626-2676
  

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