A new scenic overlook, opened in 2009, features dramatic views of the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the new Walkway Over the Hudson . The land boasts a broad array of tree species and features carriage trails and stone walls that crisscross the acreage.

A trail leads to the property from the Town of Lloyd's Johnson-Iorio Park, located immediately north of the bridge's Ulster County side. The path takes visitors under the bridge and connects them to a carriage trail that accesses the site.

Things To Do
Birding | Bird Watching
Hiking / Walking Trails
Mountain Biking
Picnicking
Ruins of former estate buildings
Scenic Views
Woodland Trails (2.5 miles)

Winter Activities
Cross-country Skiing
Snow-shoeing

Directions
Crossing Mid-Hudson Bridge from east to west, take Route 9W north and take first right onto Haviland Road. Parking area for Johnson-Iorio Park is located at the end of Haviland Road. From parking area, descend stairs and cross under Mid-Hudson Bridge. Trailhead is on the right.

Press blue button for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, parking information, trail maps, photos and more about Franny Reese State Park.

After a day out at the Franny Reese State Park, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Ulster County.

Sleightsburgh Park is a spectacular spit of land reaching almost all the way to the Kingston Lighthouse

This 79-acre peninsula at the mouth of the Rondout Creek was purchased by The Scenic Hudson Land Trust and conveyed to the Town of Esopus. A conservation easement held by our land trust ensures the property will forever remain parkland.

Sleightsburgh Park offers deep water boat access onto Rondout Creek, the wooded peninsula is criss-crossed with trails that offer good bird watching and views of the Kingston Lighthouse.

Things To Do
Birding | Bird Watching
Deep water boat access onto Rondout Creek
Hiking Trails
Nature Study
Picnicking
Views of Kingston Lighthouse

Directions
From Route 9W in Esopus, head east on North Broadway, then right on First Avenue, left on Everson Street. Park Entrance is on the right.

After a day of hiking, nature study or just relaxing in this scenic wonderland, pack a picnic from the produce at one of the local farms in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Ulster New York.

Things To Do
Ball fields (11)
Bandstand (enclosed)
Basketball courts (3)
Conference center
Grandstands (2 covered)
Hiking Trails (views of the Catskills and Berkshires
Horseshoe pits (8)
Pavilions (4 with service Kitchenettes)
Picnic areas and barbeque equipment
Playgrounds, (3) including a Small World Playground
Senior Citizen’s multi-purpose recreation center
Shuffleboard courts (indoor and outdoor)
Soccer fields (4 regulation size)
Tennis courts (4 lighted)

Winter Activities
Ice Arena (Olympic size, fully enclosed)

Come visit Minnewaska State Park Preserve, one of the most unique and beautiful parks in New York State, featuring numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, more cliff-edge views that we can mention, world-class rock climbing and 35 miles of carriageways and 25 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. And, all this within an hour and a half drive from New York City.

Things To Do
Beach
Biking
Boat Launch
Boating
Food
Hiking / Walking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Picnicking
Scenic Views
Swimming

Winter Activities
Cross-country Skiing