Hiking trails with river views
Hudson Highlands Gateway Park in Cortlandt Manor covers 352 acres of woodlands, streams, wetlands, and meadows with hiking trails, scenic overlooks of the Hudson River, and habitat for trout, wood ducks, salamanders, and migratory birds.
Free · Outdoor · Quiet-friendly
The park has steep terrain and rugged sections; choose trails based on your child's hiking ability.
Spring brings hundreds of thousands of migratory birds; bring binoculars and a bird guide.
Annsville Creek runs through the park and supports trout and wood ducks; look for wildlife along the water.
The site has a gravel-mine history visible on the eastern side; older kids may find the geological history interesting.