Hand Hollow Public Conservation Area
447 acres, 2.8 miles of trails, easy to moderate hiking
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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.
Outdoor Adventures places
Hand Hollow State Forest
518 acres of wooded property and some open brush land, with a 10 acre lake on the southern portion of the property
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Welcome to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, two sections totaling 26+ paved miles through stunning Columbia and Dutchess County landscapes. Since the
Harrier Hill Park Public Conservation Area
6 acres, 1.5 miles of trails, easy to moderate hiking
Harris Public Conservation Area
The Harris property includes 1.9 miles of trails on 76 acres of land. The hemlock forests provide habitat for a variety of
Harvey Mountain State Forest
2,007 acres of multiple use area managed for timber production, watershed protection, wildlife habitat, and recreation. Featured activities include hiking, camping, paddling
High Falls Public Conservation Area
47 acres, 1.5 miles of trails, easy to moderate hiking
Hudson River Islands State Park
Accessible only by boat, Hudson River Islands State Park facilities are concentrated on the islands of Gay’s Point and Stockport Middle Ground.
Lewis A. Swyer Preserve
95 acre preserve is one of only five freshwater tidal swamps in New York State. A half-mile boardwalk on the preserve allows
Lido’s 2 Wildlife Preserve Area
Private and public hunts on 1000 acres devoted to hunting duck, deer, and turkey. Also, members can trout fish and camp out
Livingston State Forest
319 acre Livingston State Forest features scenic views of the Hudson River and opportunities for a variety of uses. There are no
Martin Van Buren Nature Trails
The 70-acres of Van Buren Nature Trails are made up of four well marked all season trails, including a 1.4-mile outer loop
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