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Click Here-Trail Map 2.8 MB Page 1 Hudson River Greenway Trail Hudson River Valley Greenway Trails Greenway designated trails along the east and west banks of the Hudson River. This map shows parking areas for each trail. For additional information, contact the Trails Coordinator at (518) 473-3835. *Note: These trails have been designated by the Hudson River Valley Greenway as part of our trails system. The trails are neither owned nor maintained by the Greenway. If you see any dangerous spots along the trails please let us know. The information contained herein has been checked by us, but may contain errors. Please let us know if you find errors in our data points or descriptions. When possible, please verify locations and hours of operation with the owners or maintainers of the trail before departing. Enjoy the Hudson River Valley Greenway Trails System! Hudson Crossing Park Trail (Saratoga County) Hudson Crossing Park Trail parking is located at Champlain Canal Lock 5. Trail Distance: 2.31 miles Surface: Shale, Soil, Grass and Wood chips Uses: Pedestrian, Fishing, Cross Country Skiing, and Pets are allowed Notes: Trails are open year round from dusk to dawn. For ore information, visit the website. Google Earth:Directions 12/18/2009 Page 2 Historic Champlain Canal Trail (Saratoga County) Historic Champlain Canal Trail parking located off of Rt 4 & 32 on Brookwood Rd. Trail Distance: approx. 5 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, bicycling, cross-country skiing and pets are allowed. Notes: Historic Champlain Canal Trail (Saratoga County) Historic Champlain Canal Trail parking located off of Rt 4 & 32 on Brookwood Rd. Trail Distance: approx. 5 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycling, Cross-Country Skiing and Pets are allowed. Notes: Trail development is ongoing. Riverfront Park (Rensselaer County) Riverfront Park Local Bus Stop at Fourth Street. Trail Length: .7 miles Trail Surface: Paved Users: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelcahir Coordinates:+42° 44' 1.08", -73° 41' 23.58 Notes:For a map of local trails, visit Troy's website. Google Earth:Directions 12/18/2009 Page 3 River Front Trail Terminus (Rensselaer County) Riverfront Park Trail at Fifth Ave. and Broadway Intersection: Parking Garage Trail Length: .7 miles Trail Surface: Paved Users: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelcahir Coordinates:+42° 43' 51.48", -73° 41' 15.30" Notes:For a map of local trails, visit Troy's website. Corning Preserve Parking Lot (Albany County) Corning Preserve Parking & North Terminus Bike Rt. 5 Trail Length: 5.3 miles Trail Surface: Paved Uses: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelcahir Coordinates: +42° 42' 34.56", -73° 42' 17.34" Notes: Connects downtown Albany to Watervliet. Kline Plantasies Killitie Trail (Rensselaer County) Kline Plantasies Killitie Parking is located behind the Children's Museum in Rennsselaer's Tech Park. Trail Length: .5 mile loop Surface: Grass & Soil Users: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelcahir Coordinates:+42° 40' 36.36", -73° 41' 53.34" Notes: For brochure, visit the CMOST website Google Earth:Directions 12/18/2009 Page 4 Hudson River Walkway (Albany County) Walkway Bridge to Corning Preserve: Coordinates: +42° 39' 0.48", -73° 45' 1.56" Notes: A pedestrian bridge that connects downtown Albany to the waterfront park. www.albany.org Papscanee Island Nature Preserve (Rensselaer County) Papscanee Island North Parking Lot: Trail Distance: 7 miles Trail Surface: Woodchips, Grass & Soil Coordinates: +42° 35' 42.00", -73° 45' 10.98" Users:Bike, Pedestrian, kayaking, cross country skiing & snowshoeing. Notes: Southern Parking open from April - October & Northern Parking open during winter months. Also, hand launch for kayaks available. For more information, visit the Open Space Institute. Papscanee Island Nature Preserve (Rennselaer County) Papscanee Island South parking Lot: Trail Distance: 7 miles Surface: Woodchops, Grass & Soil Users: Bike, Pedestrian, Snowshoeing & Cross County Skiers Coordinates:+42° 34' 21.96", -73° 44' 50.70" Notes: Southern Parking open from April - October & Northern Parking open during winter months. Also, hand launch for kayaks available. For more information, visit the Open Space Institute. Google Earth:Directions 12/18/2009 Page 5 Greenport Conservation Area (Columbia County) Greenport Conservation Area Parking at Daisy Hill Rd. Trail Distance: 714-acre property with 3.5 miles of loop trails. Surface: Soil, Grass & Gravel Uses: Bike, Pedestrian, Cross Country Skiers, Snowshoeing, Hunting Notes: Owned by Open Space Institute and managed by the Columbia Land Conservancy. Catskill Walking Tour (Greene County) Catskill Walking Tour southern terminus at Cedar Grove: The Thomas Cole House. Trail Distance:12 miles Surface:Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelchair Notes: For more information about the Thomas Cole House. For information about the tour visit the Catskill Website. Rip Van Winkle Pedestrian Walkway (Greene County) Rip Van Winkle Bridge Walkway (Catskilll Side) Trail Distance: .9 miles Surface: Concrete Coordinates: +42° 13' 30.12", -73° 51' 22.68" Notes: For more information about the history of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge visit the NYS Bridge Authority. Google Earth:Directions 12/18/2009 Page 6 Rip Van Winkle Pedestrian Walkway (Columbia County) Rip Van Winkle Bridge Walkway (Hudson Side) Trail Distance: .9 miles Surface: Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Bike, Wheelchair Coordinates: +42° 13' 12.18", -73° 50' 9.36" Notes: For more information about New York State Bridges visit the NYS Bridge Authority. Olana (Columbia County) Olana State Park: Main Parking Lot Trail Distance:5.12 miles Surface: Ground cover varies: Crushed Stone, Asphalt, Gravel, Grass, & Soil Uses: Pedestrian & Cross Country Skiing Coordinates: +42° 13' 5.52", -73° 49' 44.52" Notes:Visit http://www.olana.org/ for more information about Olana. Catskill Walking Tour (Greene County) Catskill Walking Tour Parking at Dutchman's Landing. Trail Distance: 12 miles Surfaces:Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelchairs Coordiantes: +42° 12' 37.80", -73° 51' 14.16" Notes: For more information visit the Catskill Website and for the self guided tour . Connects with Rams Horn Livingston Trail. Google Earth:Directions 12/18/2009 Page 7 Rams-Horn Livingston Trail (Greene County) Rams Horn Livingston Trail Parking Lot at Trailhead: Trail Distance: 3.0 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Walking & Hiking Coordinates: +42° 12' 27.36", -73° 51' 48.54" Notes: Thick brush at the entrance. Maintained by Scenic Hudson Clermont State Walking Path (Columbia County) Clermont State Historic Site-Walking Path Trail Distance: 1.08 miles Surface: Grass & Soil Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +42° 5' 7.20", -73° 54' 46.68" Notes: No Public Parking Available Here- Parking available at the Historic Site. For more information visit Office of NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation or The Friends of Clermont website. Clermont State Historic Site (Columbia County) Clermont State Historic Site: Public Parking Lot Trail Distance:1.1 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bridal Path & Cross Country Skiing Coordinates: +42° 5' 1.02", -73° 55' 8.46" Notes: For more information visit Office of NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation or The Friends of Clermont website. Google Earth:Directions 12/18/2009 Page 8 Tivoli Village Trail (Dutchess County) Tivoli Village Trail Spur that leads to Hudson River. Roadside parking is available throughout the Village. Trail Distance: 2.63 miles Surface: Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike & Pedestrian Notes: Trail begins at the Town Line on Woods Road. Travel south to Broadway. Take Broadway West to the River or East to Montgomery Street. For more information about the Village of Tivoli Tivoli Village Trail (Dutchess County) Tivoli Village Northern Trailhead-Roadside parking is available throughout the Village. Trail Distance: 2.63 miles Surface: Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike & Pedestrian Notes: Trail begins at the Town Line on Woods Road. Travel south to Broadway. Take Broadway West to the River or East to Montgomery Street. For more information about the Village, visit their website: Village of Tivoli Esopus Bend Nature Preserve (Ulster County) Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Limited Parking at Shady Lane. Trail Distance: 2.8 miles (six trails) Surface: Soil, Grass, Woodchips Uses: Hiking, Fishing, Cross Country Skiing Notes: For more information about the preserve visit the Esopus Creek Conservancy website. Google Earth:Directions 12/18/2009 Page 9 Tivoli Village Trail (Dutchess County) Southern Extremity of Village of Tivoli Trail- Intersection of Montgomery and Broadway. Roadside parking is available throughout the Village. Trail Distance: 2.63 miles Surface: Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike & Pedestrian Coordinates: +42° 3' 30.78", -73° 54' 31.68 Notes: Trail begins at the Town Line on Woods Road. Travel south to Broadway. Take Broadway West to the River or East to Montgomery Street. For more information about the Village of Tivoli Stony Creek Trail (Dutchess County) Stony Creek Trail Parking Lot at Kidd Lane Trail Distance: .60 miles Surface: Gravel, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian and Hunting Coordinates: +42° 2' 46.32", -73° 54' 24.30" Notes: Limited Occupancy Parking & Informational DEC Kiosk Stony Creek Trail (Dutchess County) Stony Creek Trail Parking Trail Distance: .60 miles Surface: Gravel, Soil & Grass Uses: Load & Unload Canoes/Kayaks, Pedestrian & Hunting Coordinates: +42° 2' 16.62", -73° 54' 48.72" Notes: Loading & Unloading Area for Canoe Launch (Hand Launch) Google Earth:Directions 12/18/2009 Page
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