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A section of the Visitors' Guide

Outdoor Adventures

Adventure unfolds in every direction. Hike wooded trails, paddle winding waterways, ski snowy slopes, or simply wander through breathtaking landscapes. Columbia County’s parks, preserves, and open spaces offer year-round opportunities to explore, play, and reconnect with nature.

Plan a Weekend Around Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures places

Above All Balloon Rides

Above All Balloon Rides

Above All Balloon Rides is the only full time balloon ride company in the Albany area. We have flown 1000’s of passengers

Hudson

Balloon NY

Have you always dreamed of taking a hot air balloon ride – floating peacefully across the landscape? If so, let us make

1142 Route 9H, Ghent

Beebe Hill State Forest

Beebe Hill State Forest

2,018 acres of multiple use area managed for timber production, watershed protection, wildlife habitat, and recreation. Featured activities include hiking, camping, paddling

Austerlitz

Berkshire Bike & Board

Berkshire Bike & Board

We are passionate about getting people rolling on 2 wheels. Whether it is just cruising around the neighborhood with your kids, mountain

195 Healy Blvd, Hudson

Chatham Pump Track

Chatham Pump Track

Multi-use recreational pump track – a circular loop composed of a series of dirt rollers and berms for cyclists.

2940 Route 66 (Crellin Park), Chatham

Chatham Skate Park

Chatham Skate Park

2,500 sq. ft. concrete skate park free and open to the public, dawn ’til dusk, weather permitting.

2940 Route 66, Chatham

Claverack Park

Claverack Park

The Town of Claverack offers a park and sporting facility behind its offices at 91 Church Street, Mellenville, NY. The park is

91 Church Street, Claverack

Copake Country Club

Copake Country Club

18 hole, Par 72; 6100 yards – Riding cart rentals, pull cart rentals, pro-shop, golf lessons; restaurant; public course – season membership

44 Golf Course Road, Craryville

Empire State Trail

The 750-mile Empire State Trail showcases New York’s special places, diverse history, and iconic landscapes.

Kinderhook