There are a few trails here that circle around the marshland. We took the yellow trail, which was…read morean easy shaded walk. My family loved that this was a different experience from our typical hikes in the woods, as we were able to take in the beauty of the Marshlands.

This is a brand new trail that opened on June 5th. I don't know if it's still a secret or if it was…read moretoo hot but there weren't many people for a Sunday morning. There is currently an Enchanted Forest art installation along the main trail which is very cool. The red, green, and yellow trails are well marked with frequent flares and give amazing views of the otherworldly beauty of the marshland. Most of the 1.5 miles of trails are easy, gentle, and well shaded by forest. Parking is along the road or driveway. I imagine it could be a challenge if crowded. The yellow trail head is to your right from the parking area. The red trail is the main one which turns into the green loop. Overall, I'm impressed and it was worth the drive. This is exactly what a new trail should be like.

Nice trail mostly steep down to the Hudson. Only saw 2 other hikers. Be sure to grab pizza lunch…read morefrom Tosco's around d the corner. Delish!

I had no idea this Preserve was here, and my husband and friend stumbled on one of the "not…read moreofficial" trail heads. The trails aren't very well marked, and not very easy to see, but it's a nice little preserve. It's not an "easy" walk, kind of steep at times, but decent for not knowing it even existed! Not much parking, dogs are allowed in some areas, no bikes allowed.

The Hunter "hiking" trail is a really nice trail to hike. All the photos of ski lifts and crap on…read morethis listing is misleading because there are no ski lifts that you can stand beneath and take photos of. You "might" be able to see the ski resort from the Hunter firepower but I've always hiked this in the winter or fall so I never was able to make out the ski resort. There is a ski resort nearby but it's not on this hiking trail. If you hike the loop and want to capture the three Catskill peaks on this trail you are looking at about a 12 mile hike total. This is an uphill hike (counter clockwise) probably until you hit Hunter mountain (fire tower) then it's fairly flat making your way downhill past Rusk but if you opt to include Rusk into your hike be prepared to go straight up because that sucker is straight up hill (no switchbacks). For an all day hike for the average hiker it's a really nice hike.

I created this Hunter Mountain hiking trail yelp to distinguish it from Hunter Mountain and all the…read moreskiing/other activities there. We wanted to check out some hiking while up in Hunter for a birthday and scoured the web to find a trail that might offer us some views, good exercise, and be dog friendly. It seemed this location might fit the bill based on the little info I found out there. First of all, to get here it's about a 30 minute drive from the town of Hunter. You'll basically be hiking up the rear side of the mountain, with many opportunities to customize the route as you'd like! The drive is beautiful along many back roads with fantastic views and a peek inside what it might be like to live a little bit off the grid. You'll follow Spruceton Road to nearly where it dead ends and there will be three parking lots. I'd recommend parking in the first one (largest) as it's the starting point for the majority of the trails. The other lots are smaller and offer you a starting point for some other trails. A disclaimer: this set of trails is commonly described as the "easiest" way of getting up to Hunter and that may be true, but in no way is the an easy hike! Plan to be walking uphill for 1.5-2 miles and for a steep incline...you'll feel the burn up and down! The trail is very well marked and easy to follow, mostly composed of gravel and grass. Very dog friendly and most fluffy friends we saw were off leash. The first two things you'll note on your hike come about 2 miles in, first is a spring (you can actually fill your water bottles here, so clean) and shortly thereafter, you'll catch a small sign for the lean to. A great place for a rest, lunch, view, or fire. We enjoyed our lunch here and took some pictures. There's also an outhouse here where you can take care of any business. From here, you can opt to head back down (4.8 mile total hike), proceed to colonels row (an extra mile each way out and back to the top of where the ski lifts land), or up to the summit and tower (an extra 1.3 mile each way). All are great options, just plans on your level of fitness and interest! Views from fire tower are fantastic on a clear day!

Absolutely gorgeous for Massachusetts Painful in the feet so…read moreuse your hands Don't actually go to the waterfall go off to the side there is less people, a lazy river effect, and just a bit more relaxing, if you place your back to the current!!!!

I almost don't want to write a review for this conservation area because then it could become…read moreinundated with people. Simply put, you don't have to walk very far for some incredible views. We visited right after a heavy summer rainstorm so the trail right down to the falls was a bit hard to traverse (high water, slippery rocks, etc) but it was worth the treachery. But you don't have to hitch yourself down to get the full magic of these falls, you can also go for a slightly longer walk to see them at eye level. If you're visiting close to the Hudson area, a visit to the High Falls Conservation Area should be on your list! Then grab a drink in town.

Woah what an experience. The trees were dead and the field was stunning . The water was super cool…read moreand totally worth the trip. I attached some photos of my experience.

Woah, a big open field with very few woods, this is it. The other noteworthy thing that sticks out…read moreis a bench viewing Wappingers Creek. There are four trails while two run the perimeter and one in the middle in the midst of the tall grass (see photos), with also a connector trail. It is well maintained, looking clean and spotless all around, even though there are a number of bugs found. Not too big of a park making the journey go by quickly. This is great for a quick experience along with the paths being easy, in terms of difficulty. With that in mind, enjoy the scenery all around!

In the whole Hudson Valley, this trail is definitely unknown to many, and it was a nice pick. The…read moreonly dreadful part is the parking lot, extremely tiny and only fits probably two I'd say. Also, paving while arriving and leaving should be addressed - three stars. The chances of it being full are very unlikely, due to the area that it's in, but still. Pretty simple, a map is provided on the sheet, with three trails, yellow (main, doing a loop), orange, and green. I'd say, this is the best signage I've seen in any park I've been to, and applause for that. The scenery is pretty decent, nothing too special, except some high views looking down. The green trail toward the south end isn't the prettiest, in terms of overgrown grass, and even a little "hideout building." Can't think of the name. There is a private property in that section, which explains probably the built structure, who knows? The north end also comes out to the road, but no parking lot. A map is provided as well. I wouldn't mind making this stop again, hoping it won't be packed in the lot. 3.5/5

Came here with a group of friends, and was a great discovery they chose. For anyone who enjoys…read morewonderful views and scenery, this is it. Coming into the parking lot requires caution, because the driveway is narrow, only fitting one car at a time. Getting in, there are plenty of parking spots to park at. Take note, on Sundays from 8am to 2pm, the inner parking lot is blocked off due to a Farmers Market, which makes the lot busy and packed. There are a number of trails to choose from, which takes place further inside the park. We only did two trails, the green, and yellow, doing a complete loop including a summit lookout, with a wonderful view looking south, overlooking the Rosendale Trestle, which is the Walkill Valley Rail Trail. The trail which we took is steep, containing a lot of rocks and some tree stumps. The other trails will be explored in the future. Overall, a great trail and park to visit.

Beautiful waterfall trail! The only thing I wish the state could do better is have a map of the…read moretrailhead- my friends and I were confused on which direction the waterfall trail was as there weren't any clear signs like there at other trails. We had to ask others on the trail who have been there before. It is a moderate trail, and can be slippery if it rained the day before. The fall foliage is beautiful and would highly recommend to anyone who likes hiking!