A little fresh air.
A different perspective.

Find Your Shawangunk Adventure

Explore Mohonk Preserve’s carriage roads and trails for woodland walks and views beneath the cliffs. Start with its suggested routes, then choose a distance and terrain that fit your day. Check current trail alerts, access, and day-use requirements.

For a different kind of adventure, Northeast Off-Road Adventures in Ellenville offers guided driving experiences and 4WD instruction. Check the program, vehicle requirements, and reservations directly before booking.

Walkway Over the Hudson

Step out above the Hudson between Poughkeepsie and Highland for a wide-open river perspective. Walk as far as feels right, then pair the outing with a nearby lunch or waterfront stop. Check the park’s current hours, entrances, and elevator status.

Walk the Rosendale Trestle

Follow the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail across the restored Rosendale Trestle, high above Rondout Creek. The old railway crossing makes a memorable walk with views over the valley and village. Choose your access point from the trail map and leave time to explore Rosendale afterward.

Sojourner Truth State Park & Lake Sophia

Explore a former industrial landscape with trails, Hudson River views, and traces of the Valley’s quarrying past. Lake Sophia, its spring-fed quarry lake, has a designated seasonal swimming facility. Swimming is permitted only when the designated area is officially open and lifeguarded; confirm the current season, conditions, and park alerts.

Discover the Esopus Trails

Cross Black Creek Preserve’s suspension bridge into woodland trails, explore Shaupeneak Ridge’s pond and forest, or choose Esopus Meadows Preserve for a river lookout and picnic pause. In West Park, the John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary connects a walk in the woods with the naturalist’s writing retreat, Slabsides.

Vanderbilt & Roosevelt Gardens

Spend an afternoon among historic landscapes: Vanderbilt Mansion’s formal gardens and river-facing grounds, or the Rose Garden and estate at Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Springwood. For another perspective, explore Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill. Blooms, restoration work, tours, and garden access vary; check each site before visiting.

The Roosevelts at Home

Explore Springwood and the Rose Garden, then consider a separate visit to Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill. Check current restoration notices and tour arrangements.

Wilderstein Historic Site

Discover a historic house and landscaped grounds above the Hudson. Make the landscape part of a Rhinebeck day, and book a house tour when available.

Historic Huguenot Street

Follow the stories behind New Paltz’s historic buildings and streets. Guided interpretation adds context to the people and communities connected with this place.