I was thrilled to make this stop, even though I didn't get to explore the whole park. There are two…read moreentrances, located on Route 32, also, Gardnertown Road, and Powder Mill Road. The majority of the park includes multiple trails, including an Observation Tower, highlighting the wonderful view across the Hudson River, including south and north. The trees are in a way that limits a great view looking west. I enjoyed the view, and it was well worth it. The driveway I took is one lane, so do take caution while driving and pass carefully when necessary. Cronomer is on my checklist.

Fantastic local playground, situated down off Rhinecliff Rd and minutes from the center of town…read more Fenced in area with expansive playground area with plenty of open space for children 5-12 to run around. Benches surround the playground with an open pavilion nearby with picnic tables and a parking lot area.

This is a nice easy set of trails, flat or gentle hills. The forest and grassland areas are quite…read morenice. For the most part, the trails are well maintained, although I do think the trail markings/signage could be clearer. I started at the kiosk trail head and the first turnoff for the trail can be easy to miss(in fact, I did.) The initial part of the trail is nice dark gravel, but it veers into a field where the trail is just a mown path and the sign for the turnoff is an unassuming post with orange and green squares on it tucked back into the growth. Also at one point off the blue loop, I ended up in a strange area with farm equipment with a sign posted about private property. So I turned back to the loop. I never even saw how to get to the white or red trails. So what I saw was nice but I'd like to come back and try to find what I missed. Maybe I'm just hopelessly directionally challenged. I did take a picture of the map at the trailhead but still found parts confusing. I saw a fox following the paths several times, which was pretty exciting:) There was a pool, playground and community garden but I didn't really check those out.

I like Stewart forest for both walking and GeoCaching as there are A LOT of caches in this forest…read more A word of caution I will say please be sure to check postings at parking lot if you visit during winter months because while the property is not chained/closed the forest is closed certain times of year in the winter for hunting. While you might find people still walking into the forest during hunting season they do so at their own risk. Hunters do sit out there at appropriate (legal) times of the year waiting for their prey. I warn because I didn't realize this and had a hunter warn me sternly that I was unintentionally putting myself at risk when the forest was off limits to hiking, walking & biking. The hunting warning aside the forest really is massive in size but I wouldn't call it difficult at all to walk. I could say it's a great beginner hiking spot since the elevation gain throughout the forest is well below 1K. I've hit some decent points but nothing like hiking an actual mountain. The forest I believe has something like over 20 miles of trails for foot, hiking and even horse back riding traffic. Some portions are swampy areas so be cautious where you step if you venture off the beaten path. There is no official NY/NJ trail map that I could find but NYS does provide a free map you can print out in advance. Stay safe and have fun! Info & Maps: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/50095.html

Great park with lots of trails for hiking and biking. They built a couple of boardwalks in the…read moreswamp that are very nice. Saw a pheasant and some birds and some beautiful fall foliage. 18 miles of trails!

Park your car in the small lot and walk toward the Mid-Hudson Bridge, but don't go too far. To your…read moreleft you'll see a black gate, a bit of signage and a steep downward staircase.. take it. Then head under the stone tunnel and into the forest. The hike starts with a steep incline, that works the glutes! I loved it but recommend preparing yourself and wearing comfortable footwear. The area is marked with plenty of signage to keep you on trail. Lots of beauty to take in, with great views of the river, Mid-Hudson Bridge and Walkway over the Hudson. I imagine it even more magical in the Fall. Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress

A wonderful park indeed, with the highlight of a great view viewing the Hudson River and Mid Hudson…read moreBridge. Parking at the Macks Lane end can be challenging depending on the time of day, with a couple of spots and enough room to park on the side. There's enough room while getting out, and plenty of space to move around while getting to the trail. At the Johnson-Iorio Memorial Park end, there are plenty of spots to park at. Depending on your direction, the trail has an uphill/downhill gradient along the way. It's a workout for sure when going uphill. It's very easy to trip with so many rocks and tree roots on the ground, so please take caution. The trail is well indicated by its color and is shown on the tree barks hung up. Of course, the maps are provided at each trailhead for convenience. UPDATE: The white trail which I recently took is a cool trail, doing a loop that connects with the yellow in a different spot not too far from that starting point. It is steep in this section, which requires small steps along the way. There is also a shortcut to cut over to the other side to make it shorter (don't recommend it). Also, on the way, there are ruins, which were once a big Mansion that was abandoned in 1949, with unknown information on how it got destroyed. Pretty cool history. When in doubt, take a rest, it's needed.

I was tricked. I walked all the way to the top, walked down the other side...no burgers…read more That said, this is a gorgeous spot for a short, steep walk. The trail heads straight up a large hill, but it was still doable for my young kids, and my old, out of shape friends as well. And a puppy. There's a parking lot right off the road to leave your car, and whenever you head over there, it's going to be a good time...but golden hour into sunset makes for a nice evening. You can see for miles around from the top, and it's just pretty. I bet it's beautiful in all seasons; we've only hit it in fall so far, but I imagine it could be great for an epic sled run as well. Once again though, there are no burgers on this hill. If you need a good one, Del's Roadside is only a couple minutes away. And you earned it by walking up a hill.

What a great spot to go for a walk. Many trails available with all kinds of incline. The top of the…read morehill provides a gorgeous 360° view. Lots of parking available. The park is nice and clean, and has a few benches to stop and savor the area. Even though it is pretty close to the road, you do not really hear traffic sounds. You really feel like you're away from it all.

This is a nice little hike to get to see some cool things. However, you do have to pay $5 per…read moreperson and sign a waiver because it is a private owned hike. The hike itself is fairly simple and shouldn't take more than an hour. It is more of a nice walk to get to an awesome view of the surrounding area. If you are up for a little more adventure you can explore the rock formations and caves that are right next to the view. This is definitely a good place for beginner hikers to go but still has a view that all skills would love to see.

A short hike up the hill leads to breathtaking views. I'm told there's sometimes a fee to hike up…read morewhich may be a weekend thing because the entrance was not manned on Wednesday afternoon. "No littering or smoking!" It's unfortunate this is something that needs to be posted but humans love to leave their trash and destroy all things natural and beautiful. Needless to say, whatever you bring up with you should also return down with you. The hike up is only 10-15 minutes depending on your speed with a few moderately steep areas. Closer to the top there are larger steps (rocks) requiring a little bit of climbing to hoist yourself onto the very tip top of the overlook. Very peaceful and very few people on the weekdays.

This park is really good the county tends to keep it very clean you can go for a quick time! you…read morecan also go fishing, which I've never heard of at any type of park! You can catch really good fish, especially bass. The ice cream truck even comes and there's a really good playground for kids. Definitely recommend if you want to go.

This is a small park in Woodridge, NY. There is a playground for the little kids, ample parking,…read morenice clean (most of the year) grassy area. There are picnic tables and lots of trees for shade. (It can get messy from the geese sometimes.) There are also a baseball diamond and basketball area for the bigger kids. If you drive past the parking lot there is a gravel road that will take you nearer a marshy lake, which is a nice area to see the sun rise on occasion. the park is open only from sunup to sundown, so keep that in mind. Now, there can be alot of geese at some points during the year, so be mindful of them, especially when they are mating, they can be a little vicious. There are also alot of deer in the area, and they often take a stroll though.

Hearing the name and coming to the trail is just a treat every time. I have many starting points on…read moremy visits and my favorite is from Lake Walton to Hopewell Junction, and of course round trip. The rail trail goes from the Walkway Over the Hudson to Hopewell making it a 14.3-mile trail on this certain part. The whole trail is part of the Empire State Trail connecting from NYC to Buffalo or Rouses Point toward the Canada border. Some other trails along the way are being worked on to bring them up to standards in areas. Enjoy the scenery along the trail, offering many straightaways along with some hills, and trees to be covered. Beware of bikers if you're walking or running. It's best to stay on the side at all times if the case. It's a 4.9 on my rating because there are limited bathrooms along the way, so please plan accordingly. With that said, enjoy the beautiful trail!

It's a great place for a stroll or bike ride. If you get bored; just walk off on to one of the…read morestreets that cross it and there's usually a mall nearby. Not far from where it starts in Hopewell Junction there's a rifle range. Do yourself a favor and stay on the paved trail. You'll hear it, if they're open, when you on your peregrination.