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Black Creek Forest Preserve
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Esopus, Ulster County - Enter this 130-acre nature preserve via a 120-foot suspension bridge that spans Black Creek, a spawning ground for American blue herring and trout.

Scenic Hudson uses this property as an outdoor classroom for our Environmental Education Program, teaching hundreds of children annually about ecology and environmental ethics.
Features
Terrific for nature study. More than two miles of nature trails leading to Hudson River. Views across river to Mills-Norrie State Park and Esopus Island. Black Creek Trail Map (pdf/1.50mg)
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Directions
Crossing Mid-Hudson Bridge from east to west, take Route 9W north for 7.6 miles. Right on Winding Brook Acres Road. Immediate left for parking lot.
Contact:
Phone: (845) 473-4440, ext. 270
E-mail: landpres@scenichudson.org
Operating Hours
Dawn to Dusk
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Suspension Bridge
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Girl Scouts Enjoy Nature Study
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Hiking Along Black Creek
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