Residence Inn by Marriott Fishkill

This route starts in the Town of Fishkill, and ascends along the Overlook Trail (red) to the point where this trail ends at the intersection with the Fishkill Ridge Trail (white). Once you gain some altitude, there are period views. From the parking lot just off the end of Sunnyside Road in the Town of Fishkill, walk around a fence and past a bulletin board, then make a U-turn to the right to start on the Overlook Trail (red). At about 0.4 miles, stay straight where a white-blazed trail...

This hike starts on the Overlook Trail, which ascends to the Fishkill Ridge Trail, which takes you to Lambs Hill. Along the initial part of the hike, there are good views to the north and west once you gain some elevation. The view from Lambs Hill is quite spectacular. There is a parking area just off the end of Sunnyside Road in the Town of Fishkill. From the parking area, walk around a fence and past a bulletin board, then make a U-turn to the right to start on the Overlook Trail (red)....

This hike starts on the Overlook Trail, which ascends to the Fishkill Ridge Trail. You then follow the latter trail to near the summit of Bald Hill, after which you descend by way of some woods roads, an unnamed white-blazed trail, and the Overlook Trail again. Along the initial part of the hike, there are good views to the north and west once you gain some elevation. The views from the Fishkill Ridge Trail are quite spectacular, with several spots where the New York City skyline is...

The city has eliminated parking on Pocket Road where the trail begins. Hikers must park in town and walk on East Main St to the trailhead at the end of Pocket Road, shown on the map here. The trail immediately starts a moderate climb up a scenic ravine, paralleling Dry Brook for about 0.5 miles. Shortly after crossing the brook (interesting in high water!), you can see the cascade known as Rainbow Falls above you. At this point the trail turns sharply left and you climb (fairly steeply)...

Start at the end of Pocket Road in the city of Beacon, where there is room for a few cars to park at the western terminus of the Fishkill Ridge Trail (white). The trail immediately starts a moderate climb up a scenic ravine, paralleling Dry Brook for about 0.5 miles. Shortly after crossing the brook (interesting in high water), you can see the cascade known as Rainbow Falls above you. At this point the trail turns sharply left and you climb (fairly steeply) along an unnamed stream, eventually...