Fishkill Ridge

Fishkill Ridge is a 1,011-acre wilderness preserve on Beacon's edge, with its trailhead at 32 Sunnyside Rd. It's a rugged hike that pays off with some of the longest views in the area.

The Trails

Well-marked but rigorous trails, maintained by the NY-NJ Trail Conference, lead past an impressive waterfall and rock outcroppings with long-range views, including a glimpse of the Manhattan skyline. The rounded boulders and bare summits were sculpted by glaciers 12,000 years ago.

Wildlife

Keep an eye out overhead for turkey vultures, bald eagles and falcons.

Activities

Besides hiking, the preserve is used for mountain biking, leashed dog walking and, in winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Before You Go

Fishkill Ridge is owned by New York State Parks and is part of Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve; check for trail or parking closures before you head out. It's free and open year-round from sunrise to sunset. For questions, call the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve visitor center.

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