Putnam County trails

Starting near Little Stony Point and Cold Spring, the Bull Hill Short Loop climbs from the Washburn Trailhead through woods toward the old quarry and early Hudson River viewpoints. The route then follows the Undercliff Trail across the shoulder of Bull Hill, passing rock outcrops with views over the Hudson…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,230 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,109 ft

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Distance: 12.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,660 ft • Maximum elevation: 906 ft

Starting from Dennytown Road in Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, the Catfish Loop Trail briefly follows the Appalachian Trail before entering quiet Hudson Highlands woodland shaped by mountain laurel, old stone walls, small streams and wetland pockets. The route then moves through rock-strewn ridge…

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 446 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,004 ft

The Bull Hill Loop offers a scenic and varied hike, with diverse viewpoints over the Hudson River and surrounding highlands. The trail provides steady elevation that can be challenging, but hikers are rewarded with lookouts toward Storm King Mountain, the village of Cold Spring, and even the distant New York…

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,398 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,381 ft

The Bull Hill Short Loop via the Undercliff Trail in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve offers hikers captivating vistas of the Hudson River, with clear views of Storm King Mountain and Breakneck Ridge. Along the trail, remnants of the historic Cornish Estate provide a glimpse into the area's past. The path…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,227 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,109 ft

The hike to Anthony's Nose offers an excellent balance of moderate difficulty and breathtaking views. As you ascend, the trail winds through rocky paths, with occasional steeper sections, ultimately revealing spectacular overlooks of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge, and the surrounding hills​. Along…

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 686 ft • Maximum elevation: 869 ft

Hudson Highlands State Park, Bull Hill, Nelsonville Trail, Washburn Trail, Cornish Trail, Undercliff Trail

Distance: 7.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,434 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,073 ft

Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 151 ft • Maximum elevation: 587 ft

Hudson Highlands State Park, Cornish Trail, Undercliff Trail, Bull Hill

Distance: 6.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,306 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,109 ft

Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,050 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,066 ft

Distance: 16.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,113 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,040 ft

Distance: 1.2 mi • Elevation gain: 325 ft • Maximum elevation: 781 ft

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 525 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,076 ft

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 456 ft • Maximum elevation: 814 ft

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 535 ft • Maximum elevation: 860 ft