117 Things to do near Poughkeepsie, NY
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Franny Reese State Park
Highland, New York
1.6 miles WStellar Hudson River views on singletrack trails in a centrally located Scenic Hudson park, ideal for a quick pre- or post-work ride with easy connections to rail trails and the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Mountain Bike
Vassar Farms
Poughkeepsie, New York
1.9 miles SEA convenient, flowing trail system just minutes from downtown Poughkeepsie — mostly smooth with short technical sections, great for quick after-work laps or cyclocross riders.
Mountain Bike
Taconic-hereford
Pleasant Valley, New York
8.7 miles ERolling hardwood hills and fire roads with challenging singletrack spurs near Pleasant Valley — fast and smooth to technical, roots and loose rocks throughout.
Mountain Bike
River Pool At Beacon
Beacon, New York
13.7 miles SSwim near Beacon, New York
Swim
Spring Farm
Gardiner, New York
14.0 miles WHilly intermediate-to-advanced mountain biking at Spring Farm near Gardiner, with a rocky uphill climb, fun downhill curves, and awesome ski-loop singletrack.
Mountain Bike
Beacon Mt.
Beacon, New York
14.1 miles SClimb blue or white singletrack (or fire road) to an old casino and fire tower, then enjoy nothing but fast downhill in every direction from the summit.
Mountain Bike
The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Kingston, New York
14.3 miles NWA scenic rail trail through a few small towns near New Paltz, New York — smooth, flat, and welcoming for beginners and kids alike.
Mountain Bike
Minnewaska Area
Saugerties, New York
14.6 miles WSwim near Saugerties, New York
Swim
Split Rock Hole
Gardiner, New York
14.6 miles WA crystal-clear swimming hole in the Mohonk Preserve with a 10-foot chasm, a 12-foot waterfall, a 3-to-8-foot swim area, flat cliff-top picnic space, and a short easy hike in.
Swim
The Glades @ University Settlement Camp
Beacon, New York
14.7 miles SA beautiful wooded course on a former overnight camp turned state park, with natural tees — nine holes completed as of late 2011 with more in progress.
Disc Golf
Beacon Glades
Beacon, New York
14.7 miles SA beautiful disc golf course on a former overnight camp turned state park in Beacon — lots of trees, natural tees, and Wednesday Doubles at 6 PM.
Disc Golf
Town Of Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck, New York
15.6 miles NA short practice course with a nice mix of brush and open holes in a free Rhinebeck town park — a solid spot to sharpen your short game.
Disc Golf
Ymca Of Kingston And Ulster County
Kingston, New York
16.2 miles NSkateboard near Kingston, New York
Skateboard
Lake Minnewaska
Kerhonkson, New York
16.4 miles WA stunning acidic lake with white rock formations and forest reflections, a public gravel beach with swim areas up to 20 feet deep, and a family-friendly summer swim scene.
Swim
Minnewaska State Park
Gardiner, New York
16.4 miles WTwelve miles of carriage roads linking Lake Awosting, Castle Point, and Kempton Ledge through stunning fall foliage and sweeping views — beginner-friendly grade with great scenery payoff.
Mountain Bike
Tsx Skate Park
Kingston, New York
17.7 miles NSkateboard near Kingston, New York
Skateboard
Skate Time 209
Accord, New York
18.0 miles WA 10,000 sq. ft. indoor skatepark in the Hudson Valley with a half-pipe, berme, 6- and 8-ft drops, stairs, rails, hubbas, and boxes — home of the Ulster County Skatepark Association.
Skateboard
Ellenville Holes (Sandbury and Rondout Creek)
Kerhonkson, New York
18.9 miles WBlue swimming holes on Sandburg and Rondout Creeks along Route 209, easily spotted from the road or tucked further away — a classic warm-weather escape with fishing access too.
Swim 0.3 mi
Stony Kill Falls
Kerhonkson, New York
19.7 miles WAn 87-foot wispy waterfall hidden in the Shawangunk rocks, with a scenic 1.5-mile hike, pool for wading, colorful cliff textures, and brilliant fall foliage — swimming at your own risk.
Hike, Swim
Ninham
Carmel Hamlet, New York
20.2 miles SEVast, unmapped trail network with extremely technical terrain, no clear route, and one brutal climb — an adventurous but challenging ride for experienced MTBers.
Mountain Bike
