Franny Reese State Park
County: Ulster Co
Open: Year-Round
Price: Free
Dog-friendly: Yes, Dogs must be leashed
This 250+ acre park was named after Frances “Franny” Reese who dedicated much of her life to protecting the Hudson Valley’s natural and historic treasures. After all, we conserved this magnificent bluff-top forest to prevent a massive residential development from destroying it.
Trails follow a historic carriage road that passes ruins of a 19th-century estate, while an overlook affords superb views of the Mid-Hudson Bridge and Walkway Over the Hudson. A link connects the park to the Walkway Loop Trail.
Features include:
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife watching
- Cross country skiing & snowshoeing
HOURS:
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
ADMISSION:
Free