SCHUNNEMUNK STATE PARK
Schunnemunk has over 3,300 acres of rolling meadow and spectacular mountain top. Hikers encounter elevations up to 1664 feet and thrilling 360 degree views of adjacent valleys, portions of the distant Hudson River and surrounding forest and farm lands.
Eight marked trails include the Long Path, Jessup, Western Ridge, Trestle, Sweet Clover, Otterkill, Dark Hollow and Barton Swamp Trails totaling over 20 miles traverse the mountain and glades.
Parking on State Land is available on Otterkill Road at 41 degrees 25.5450 minutes North and 74 degrees 6.1100 minutes West
BBs / Inns
Beacon NY premier Bed and Breakfast, the Swann Inn of Beacon was originally built in 1866. Located at the base of Mt. Beacon, NY, just a short walk to Scenic Hudson's
Mt. Beacon Park, the Swann Inn is a perfect location for travelers and hikers visiting the Beacon, NY and the Mid-Hudson Valley. It is also 30 minutes to Clarence Longstock.
Our Bed and Breakfast has a 5-Star ratings on bedandbreakfast.com.
10 miles from park*
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Schunnemunk State Park is located near Beacon, Chester and Cortlandt Manor
Schunnemunk State Park offers picnic tables and grills, perfect for a family outing. No pavilions or shelters are available.
Bear Mountain Carousel
Seven Lakes Drive
Bear Mountain, NY
+18555481184
Hikers trade the trails for a quick spin on hand-carved wooden black bears, bobcats, and trout inside a breezy pavilion framed by Hudson Highlands forest.
8.5
★★★★★
★★★★★
(8.5 out of 10)The Green Onion
8 Greycourt Ave
Chester, NY
(201) 788-6803
Hikers and cyclists coming off the Heritage Trail stop at this rustic Black Dirt spot for cold craft brews and fresh farm produce.
8
Moran farmers market
514 South St
Newburgh, NY
+18457286299
Grab hot cider donuts and fresh Hudson Valley berries at this breezy open-air stand on Route 9W right after hiking the trails at Storm King.
7
West Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market401 Main St
Highland Falls, NY
Hikers coming off the nearby Bear Mountain trails hit Main Street on Sunday mornings to fuel up on raw Hudson Valley honey, crisp orchard apples, and fresh-baked sourdough.
7
The Koi Story Fish Farm320 Bull Mill Rd
Chester, NY
+18453255050
Grab a bag of pellets and watch thousands of orange and white Japanese koi churn the open-air holding tanks on this quiet Hudson Valley farm.
7
Woodbury Field & Stream Club
Schunnemunk Rd
Highland Mills, NY
(845) 928-3477
O & H Bait Shop
48 Main St
Chester, NY
(845) 469-2566
Ceely's Bait Bucket
436 Shore Rd
New Windsor, NY
(845) 534-3495
Fishing and Hunting Licenses: Newburgh City Of
83 Broadway
Newburgh, NY
(845) 569-7311
O H Bait Shop
209 Meadow Ave
Chester, NY
8454692566
Local anglers swing by this Chester tackle counter for tubs of lively nightcrawlers and straight talk on where the bass are biting around Walton Lake.
7
Ceely's Bait Bucket
436 Shore Rd
New Windsor, NY
+18455343495
Pick up live bloodworms and cheap tackle at this New Windsor spot before heading out to hook Hudson River stripers.
7
Hudson Highlands Nature Center120 Muser Dr
Cornwall, NY
+18455345506
Over three miles of quiet forest trails wind past Cornwall's wetlands, leading straight to live owl feedings and a sprawling play area built from fallen logs and boulders.
8
Dia Beacon3 Beekman St
Beacon, NY
+18454400100
Hikers trade nearby mountain trails for sun-drenched factory galleries and expansive riverfront lawns packed with massive steel art.
9
Motorcyclepedia Museum250 Lake St
Newburgh, NY
+18455699065
Riders exploring the Hudson Valley highway routes usually swing through to inspect over 600 vintage dirt bikes, historic hill-climbers, and custom choppers.
8.5
★★★★★
★★★★★
(8.5 out of 10) Woodbury Historical Society
543 NY-32
Woodbury, NY
+18459286770
Hikers tackling the steep ridges of nearby Schunnemunk Mountain often stop by the 1911 Gatehouse museum to check out vintage maps of forgotten 19th-century iron mines and local trail networks.
5
Hudson River Expeditions23 Long Dock Rd
Beacon, NY
8458095935
Grab a rental kayak at the riverfront to paddle past the crumbling brick ruins on Pollepel Island and explore the calm tidal marshes of the Hudson Highlands.
8.5
★★★★★
★★★★★
(8.5 out of 10) Hampton Inn of Newburgh
1292 Route 300
Newburgh, NY
(845) 567-9100
Courtyard by Marriott
1 Governor Dr
Newburgh, NY
(845) 567-4800
Arrow Park Inc
1061 Orange Tpke
Monroe, NY
(845) 783-2044
Hudson Valley Dirtsurfer
62 West Center Street
Beacon, NY
(845) 518-1982
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