Peebles Island State Park is at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. It offers spectacular river and rapids views for walkers and joggers who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling and wooded landscape.

Feb 16, 2016 · Peebles Island State Park is a small state-owned preserve in Watervliet, NY at the convergence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. There is one large crested waterfall located on the south-eastern corner of the preserve, which can be easily accessed from the outer rim trail.

Peebles Island provides great waterfall and river views and is at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, making it right near the Erie Canal locks. Its two mile perimeter hiking trail takes you around the park and provides scenic vistas.

Enjoy year-round hiking, panoramic views, waterfalls, river rapids, and rich history at Peebles Island State Park, located less than 20 minutes from Albany, NY.

The park's 190 acres has miles of paths through gently rolling and wooded landscape along with a small waterfall, Buttermilk Falls. Peebles Island is also the headquarters of the Bureau of Historic Sites and Bureau of Historic Preservation Field Services.

Saw a picture of a waterfall and had to check it out. It was a very nice day out and a lovely 2 mile walk all the way around. The man made waterfalls were small but nice. There was a huge bald …

Jan 3, 2025 · Cherry Plain has more than seven miles of tails, but a popular favorite is the Waterfall Trail. This two-mile, out-and-back trail is mostly moderate with several steep sections, as well as some rocks and roots. The waterfall trail winds through the woods overlooking small streams with the waterfall located towards the end of the trail.

Sep 9, 2019 · There is one large crested waterfall located on the south-eastern corner of the preserve, which can be easily accessed from the outer rim trail. The waterfall is about 15′ high and has a crest measured at about 75′.

Be sure to walk the Perimeter Trail, which hugs the Mohawk’s banks for much of its nearly two-mile length, offering superb views of rapids and a small waterfall just before the river flows into the Hudson.

Situated 12 miles north of Albany NY you can discover year-round views of the Hudson and Mohawk River rapids and waterfalls along the miles of nature trails. Picnickers can relax at the park's pavilions, equipped with tables and grills, while fishermen and other visitors can enjoy the nature trails with scenic views of the Hudson and Mohawk ...