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Storm King State Park
Check pricesA undeveloped state park beside the Hudson River, centered on Storm King Mountain, with wide views toward the Catskills.
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Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Partly closed: Breakneck Ridge, nearby trails and the Breakneck Ridge train stop are closed for about two years from April 21, 2025 for the Fjord Trail bridge project; the rest of the preserve is open daily, sunrise to sunset (per parks.ny.gov, checked 2026-11-02).
Climb rocky trails above the Hudson to river views from Bull Hill, Mount Beacon and Anthony's Nose, an easy train ride from New York City.
3011 Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516 · Cold Spring, NY
About Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve is a set of mostly wild parcels covering more than 8,000 acres on the east bank of the Hudson, from Peekskill north to Beacon, about 50 miles from New York City. More than 70 miles of trails run from riverside marshes to rocky summits, including Bull Hill, Anthony's Nose and the 1,610-foot south summit of Beacon Mountain, the highest point in the Highlands. Metro-North trains stop at Cold Spring and Garrison, close to trailheads. Parking is limited and weekends are crowded, and camping and fires are not allowed.
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