Highland Recreation Park Travel Information (Highland, NY)

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Walkway Over the Hudson (Distance: 0.7 mi) Feel like youre walking on water with a visit to New Yorks newest park and arguably, one of the most breathtaking views in the Empire State. Instead of a simple out-andback hike on the longest pedestr...

Highland, NY - Hiking - length:3.7 mi

Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park and Loop Trail (Distance: 1.9 mi) Cross a railroad bridge high above the Hudson River, and cross back on the Mid-Hudson Bridge for some of the valley’s most spectacular views. If you only hike one trail in the Hudson River Valley, the...

Poughkeepsie, NY - Hiking - length:4.2 mi

Chodikee Lake (Distance: 4.0 mi) We first paddled Chodikee Lake in spring before the mosquitoes hatched out of the extensive marshes surrounding the lake and before more than an occasional angler plied the waters. We found an idyllic...

Plutarch, NY - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:unknown

Roosevelt Farm and Forest (Distance: 4.0 mi) Our nation’s only four-term president left us this uncommonly lovely woodland, as well as the carriage roads that bring us to its verdant heart. If you weren’t around during the Great Depression or Wo...

Highland, NY - Hiking - length:2.7 mi

Roosevelt Woods Trail (Distance: 4.0 mi) A shore and forest walk on easy carriage roads to points along the Hudson River, from the museum, library, and home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The beautiful trails of Roosevelt Woods, lying within the ...

Highland, NY - Hiking - length:5 mi

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College Hill College Hill Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2600 yards, par 34 2.5 miles from center of Highland Recreation Park

Dutchess Dutchess Golf & Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6475 yards, par 70 3.8 miles from center of Highland Recreation Park

Vassar Vassar Golf Course Public, 9 holes 2790 yards, par 34 4.0 miles from center of Highland Recreation Park

Mc Cann Memorial Mc Cann Memorial Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6524 yards, par 72 4.1 miles from center of Highland Recreation Park

One Apple Greens Golf Course Public, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 4.3 miles from center of Highland Recreation Park

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