Location: Westchester County, NY. Locator Map

Trail:

Portion of Camp Smith Trail, 2.2 miles shuttle or 4.4 miles round trip.

Two Pines view toward Indian Point
Al Poelzl

Description:

Although the Camp Smith trail may not be the easiest of beginner hikes, the extra effort will be well rewarded with wonderful views of the Hudson River and surrounding historical areas. The section that I find most pleasurable is from the U-bend parking lot on US 6, south to the former toll house, which has been restored as a visitor center. This section is approx. 2.2 miles in length and can be hiked year-round. You reach the trailhead by following US 6 south from Bear Mountain Bridge or north from Peekskill. There are definitely some sections of this trail that require scrambling and climbing, but all are relatively short. Be sure to bring binoculars so that you can check out the hawks, trains and Iona Island. Bald eagles winter on the south end of Iona Island.

References:

New York Walk Book, p. 171-172, East Hudson Trails, Map 1, Free Brochure

Suggested by: Jim Gardineer