Overmountain Conservation Area

Overmountain Conservation Area

Ancram (Columbia County) Why we love it Want to experience the Taconic Mountains — along the Hudson Valley’s eastern boundary — without scaling them? Hike this Columbia Land Conservancy gem. Its ridge-top trails afford super views of these peaks (especially...
Ashokan Rail Trail

Ashokan Rail Trail

Ulster County Why we love it The Hudson Valley’s newest rail trail has history on its side: It traces the route of the old Ulster & Delaware Railroad along the Ashokan Reservoir. It features a packed gravel surface, generous width...
Olana

Olana

Running the carriage roads at Olana is a great way to explore Frederic Church’s designed landscape.