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6 Can’t-Miss Hikes Near The Mid Hudson Valley
Get outside and explore — these nearby hikes offer everything from easy strolls to more challenging treks for every kind of adventurer.
The Mid Hudson Valley is full of opportunities to get outside and explore the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for a quick stroll or a more challenging trek, these can't-miss hikes in and around the Mid Hudson Valley offer something for every kind of adventurer.
Please note: Drive times are approximate and may vary based on your starting point and traffic. Be sure to check for trail closures and consider weather conditions before heading out.
1. Overlook Mountain
📍Overlook Mountain, Woodstock, NY
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This moderate to strenuous 4.6-mile out-and-back trail follows a wide gravel path up to scenic ruins and a summit fire tower. Expect sweeping views of the Catskills, haunting hotel ruins and the chance to spot raptors soaring overhead.
2. Mohonk Preserve – Undercliff/Overcliff Loop
📍3197 Route 44 55, Gardiner, NY
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A moderate 5.5-mile carriage road loop with stunning cliffs, open rock faces and sweeping valley views. The terrain is wide and well-maintained, and the dramatic Shawangunk Ridge landscape makes it popular year-round.
3. Ferncliff Forest
📍68 Mt Rutsen Rd, Rhinebeck, NY
This easy 1.7-mile loop takes hikers through quiet forest with a well-marked path and ends at a fire tower overlooking the Hudson Valley. The trail is shaded, peaceful and ideal for a short nature walk or family outing.
4. Poets’ Walk Park
📍776 River Rd, Red Hook, NY
An easy and scenic 2-mile walk through meadows and lightly wooded trails with benches, rustic bridges and views of the Catskills and Hudson River. It’s a gentle, contemplative landscape said to have inspired 19th-century poets.
5. Black Creek Preserve
📍Winding Brook Rd, Esopus, NY
This moderate 2.1-mile loop features a suspension bridge, creek crossings and a quiet forest canopy leading to a serene Hudson River overlook. The trail is short but varied, with a rich woodland feel and good wildlife viewing.
6. Burger Hill
📍Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill, 3158 NY-9G, Rhinebeck, NY
A very easy 0.5-mile hike up a grassy knoll with sweeping views of the Catskills and Shawangunks. It’s a perfect picnic or sunset spot with a wide-open, pastoral atmosphere and minimal elevation gain.
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