Park Rules & Regulations Trail Map Please remember: You are a visitor but also a steward of the land. For a safe Description of Trails and enjoyable experience, please Directions to Parking Hudson Highlands Gateway Park has observe these rules: Temporary parking area is four trails, totaling more than 4.9 miles, that ~ 0.3 miles from the traverse the 352-acre site. There are many z The preserve is open dawn to dusk. intersection of Sprout z Park only in designated areas. Brook Rd. & Highland meandering, wooded roads where one could Hudson z Stay within property boundaries, Ave., just past and on the easily get lost. Please stay on marked trails. same side as the athletic River The degree of difficulty for the hiking trails and be considerate of other visitors Overlook fields. Cross road and ranges from easy to moderate. Trail users enter park thru gap in and adjoining property owners. should wear sturdy shoes and beware of z Stay on marked trails. guard rail. For universally accessible parking area, loose rock, holes and slippery surfaces. z Always hike with a friend. go to the end of Doris z Keep pets leashed; please clean up Lee Dr. and park on after them. gravel in front of Annsville Creek Trail approx. 1 hr. chain-link fence. z Do not remove or destroy plants, This trail starts at Doris Lee Dr. and is universally accessible to the Pond Overlook. wildlife or artifacts. It travels by Annsville Creek, which contains breeding trout populations. Fishing is allowed. The following are prohibited: A sensitive wetland area surrounds the creek. Motorized vehicles, camping, fires, Upland Trail approx. 2 hrs. alcohol, firearms, feeding wildlife, A steep ascent through a meadow and mixed- smoking, dumping, swimming, metal Overlook woods forest brings you to a terrific view detectors, mountain bikes and radios. of the Hudson River. The remainder encompasses rolling terrain that passes by The preserve offers: many remaining stone walls. Hiking, birding, fishing, snowshoeing, Pond Hudson Overlook Spur approx. 30 min. Overlook cross-country skiing and waterfowl Main Entrance/ Distinguished by its scenic overlook, this trail Trailhead observation. also crosses a small stream which is the outlet of a large wetland upslope of the trail.

approx. 1.5 hrs. CAUTION: Vernal Pool Trail Universally Sprout Brook Beginning from the northernmost point of the Deer ticks, which can transmit Lyme Disease, Ballfields are a growing problem. Take precautions and Accessible 500 ft 0 1/4 mile Upland Trail, this trail works its way up and check for ticks after leaving. Entrance/ along a ridge line. As it descends it passes by a Trailhead large vernal pool, through a wetland and contains a number of steep slopes. Be cautious of wet surfaces. The trail finishes along an old woods road and rejoins the Upland Trail.

Kindly carry out what you carry in. udson Highlands Since the property was Scenic Hudson - Protecting the Gateway Park, threatened acquired, the Hudson ’s Environment H twice by residential Highlands Gateway development, was protected in 1998 Task Force – a group We hope you enjoy visiting Hudson when a coalition of more than 35 of concerned citizens – has Highlands Gateway Park. This and groups representing homeowners, the been working with the Scenic Hudson other significant Hudson Valley community, government agencies and Land Trust, Town of Cortlandt and landscapes are protected by The several environmental organizations /New Jersey Trail Conference Scenic Hudson Land Trust. united to preserve this 352-acre site. on issues including park improvements, Scenic Hudson also gratefully The Coalition to Preserve the Hudson illegal ATV use and assessing the acknowledges those who helped Highlands Gateway raised $6 million park’s natural resources. make this park a reality – Town of to buy the parcel. In May 2000, The Cortlandt, Westchester County, New Scenic Hudson Land Trust, the Town udson Highlands York/New Jersey Trail Conference, of Cortlandt and Westchester County Gateway Park is New York State and the many purchased the property. H an ideal other dedicated individuals who destination for an donated their time, energy and network of trails in the park, afternoon or all-day financial support. exposes visitors to woodlands, outing. Recreational activities Other Scenic Hudson Parks in streams, steep slopes, abound including hiking, birding, A Westchester County: cross-country skiing, fishing and exposed bedrock and meadows, Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington HUDSON revealing much human and natural snowshoeing. Located at the Yonkers Waterfront Park (Spring 2004) history and providing spectacular river southern end of the fabled Hudson HIGHLANDS views. This park is ecologically Highlands, the park once served as a Founded in 1963, Scenic Hudson is a non- GATEWAY PARK significant because it is home to Revolutionary War lookout and now is profit environmental organization and several noteworthy ecosystems, and open for public enjoyment. separately incorporated land trust that works from to the foothills of the Adirondacks. Headquartered in downtown See reverse side for Poughkeepsie, the group works with citizens, parking directions. government and business to preserve landscapes and create public parks, reclaim urban waterfronts and foster community planning, improve air and water quality, Sprout Brook Road (Main) and promote environmental awareness and Doris Lee Drive . access to the Hudson River. Cortlandt, N.Y.

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