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Hiking in High Falls Conservation Area: trails, map and practical info

Hudson Valley • New York

4.7 Appreciated by 10 hikers
François Dumaine
By François DumaineContributor since 2022Updated 23/06/2026
Difficulty
Easy
Distance
2 km
Elevation
52 ft
Duration
45min

Explore a 2.4 km easy trail in Hudson Valley's High Falls Conservation Area, featuring a dramatic 150-foot waterfall and scenic forest paths. This 45-minute hike near New York combines accessible terrain with impressive natural features and historical mill remnants.

Recommended for :
Beginners

Ready to explore High Falls Conservation Area? Here's everything you need to know before you go!

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Trail description

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The Waterfall Experience

The approach to High Falls builds anticipation as the sound of rushing water grows stronger with each step. The conservation area offers views of two waterfalls from multiple vantage points and angles, each providing a different perspective. The falls create a cool microclimate around the viewing areas, with refreshing mist providing welcome relief on warm days. The pools at the base of the falls offer peaceful spots to rest and take in the natural amphitheater created by the surrounding rock formations.

The best views can be accessed from multiple vantage points along the trail system, offering both close-up encounters and distant views that capture the falls within the broader landscape context.

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Ready to go?

Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
540 Roxbury Rd, Hudson, NY 12534, USA
GPS coordinates
42.2471274, -73.6575053
Phone
(518) 392-5252

Starting Point

The best way to get to the start of the trails at the high falls conservation area is to drive to the parking lot and walk from there.

When?

Opening hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMTuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMWednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMThursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMSunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
What to bring?
Gear
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
42.2471274, -73.6575053
Center
(518) 392-5252

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Everything you need to know
Easy
52.00 m
Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMTuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMWednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMThursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMSunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
45min
No
No
Yes, High Falls Conservation Area is an easy hike, making it suitable for beginners and those looking for a leisurely outdoor experience. With only 30 meters of elevation gain over 2.4 km, it's an accessible trail for most fitness levels.
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