The Hudson Valley is a region that stretches from Westchester County to Albany. The area features vineyards, orchards and farms, and numerous attractive villages along the river. Our guide to running in the Hudson Valley features some great routes in some of the area’s most scenic sections and sites. Highlights by area:
New Paltz Area: Nice running around the Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park Preserve, the Walkill Valley Rail Trail, and the Walkway over the Hudson.
Poughkeepsie: Walkway Over the Hudson is must-do. We also love running the campus of Vassar College, the 16 miles of trails in Hyde Park, and the carriage trails of Locust Grove Estate.
Rhinebeck to Tivoli: Bard College, Poet’s Walk, Ferncliff Forest are great for running. Also, River Rd./Rt. 103 between Rhinebeck and Bard College is a road running treat.
Taconic Area: 15+ mile of off-road running on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Nyack. River and lakefront running just over the Tappan Zee Bridge!
