The final approach to the overlook is steep. The main trail will lead to the overlook. Park and follow the trail from the kiosk. Turn left onto Route 217 and drive 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Fish and Game Rd and continue for 3.8 miles to the intersection with Route 217. Just downstream, you can also find Agawamuck Falls another large, but less dramatic waterfall.ĭirections: From Hudson, at the junction of Route 66 and Route 23B, head northeast on Route 66 for 1.5 miles. High Falls High Fallsįormed on the Agawamuck Creek in the High Falls Conservation Area, High Falls is the tallest waterfall in Columbia County, standing at a staggering 150 feet. The falls will be visible from a small park area with information about the falls and area. To view the falls from the roadside, turn left onto Route 25A before crossing the bridge. Follow the road to a larger area and park. and immediately turn left onto a dirt road for Stuyvesant Falls Park. Follow Woods Lane for 0.1 miles, crossing the bridge that spans the Kinderhook Creek.Īfter crossing the bridge, turn left onto Lindenwald Ave. Use the right lane to bear right and take the ramp to Kinderhook St.ĭrive 8.3 miles and turn right onto New St. Turn left onto route 9H and drive 10 miles. The former site of old mills on the Kinderhook Creek, this waterfall - also known as Valatie Falls - is a year-round stop and is lighted at night.ĭirections: From Hudson, at the junction of Route 66 and Route 23B, head northeast on route 66 for 3.1 miles. Beaver Cotton Mills Falls Beaver Cotton Mill Falls Park and walk to the left and follow the trail down to the falls. and park in the parking area on the left in 0.2 miles. and Federal St., head southeast on Federal St. It measures 175 feet from top to bottom.ĭirections: From Troy, at the junction of River St. The Narrows Cascades and Heritage Trail, an extensive five-mile urban trail system in the city of Troy, takes hikers past a number of waterfalls, including Mount Ida Falls (also known as Poestenkill Falls). As always, please make sure to #leavenotrace if you go to any of these falls.Įast Side of the Hudson River Mount Ida Falls Mount Ida Falls Note: Check websites of parks and preserves mentioned to confirm which locations are open if you plan to visit. We’ll begin on the east side of the Hudson River in Troy and move south, then continue onto the west side and back north, traveling through Rensselaer, Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Greene, and Albany counties. With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to plan for day trips and adventures. Some you can spot in popular Hudson Valley parks and towns, others on hidden trails, and several from the comfort and safety of your own car. Cover by Edward Smathers / All other photos by John Haywood Parks, towns, and hidden trails to waterfalls where you can see life-changing cascades on the east and west sides of the Hudson River.Īll along the Hudson River, streams and creeks have carved into the landscape as they descend from the mountains and hill towns to create hundreds of waterfalls.
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