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Hiking Philipstown - School Mountain RoadCold SpringPutnam County |
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Click to enlarge photo of View from Boscobel. 
Hiking in Philipstown
Putnam County, Hudson River Valley of New York "The Hudson Highlands is a region of simple, yet dramatic beauty, astounding biodiversity, and major historical significance." The Hudson Highlands Land Trust is a community-based organization devoted to protecting the natural resources, rural character, and scenic beauty of the Hudson Highlands in NY State’s Hudson Valley. Hiking School Mountain Road Hike 3 of Hiking Trails in Philipstown is an easy hike, recommended for beginner hikers. School Mountain Road Hike 3 - (easy, 8.2 mi., 4hr, ) An out and back hike especially good for horses, and mountain bikes. This out and back hike is in the Hubbard-Perkins Conservation Area. Horses and mountain bikes are permitted on this trail.
Hubbard-Perkins Conservation Area
"The Fahnestock Bird Conservation Area is a large, wooded tract which includes six lakes, a hemlock/stream ravine, and some marsh habitat. Much of the forest is mature oak and mixed hardwoods with an understory of mountain laurel. Relatively large stands of hemlock are also present in some areas of the park. The BCA supports a representative community of breeding birds that prefer mature hardwood forests, as well as some marsh and water-dependent bird species. The BCA includes the Hubbard/Perkins Conservation Area, and other portions of the state park."
Hiking in the Hudson Highlands affords many breathtaking views and magnificent vistas. The following state parks and protected areas are found in the Hudson Highlands. All of these parks offer fabulous hiking and other outdoor activities that will immerse you in the natural wonders of this beautiful area of the Hudson Valley. In addition to hiking, many parks offer activities such as boating, skiing, nature walks and birding.
Hiking Black Rock Forest Hiking Harriman State Park Hiking Highland Lakes State Park Hiking Manitoga / Tours of Wright's Home Hiking Sterling Forest State Park Hiking Storm King Park
Twenty-two hiking trails in Philipstown are listed at
Hiking Trails in Philipstown, Putnam County.
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Hiking Philipstown - School Mountain Road
