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Kaaterskill Falls (lower trailhead)

Scenery:

Difficulty: 5 out of 10 (steep, rocky, short hike)

Distance: 2 miles, Up-and-Back

Approximate roundtrip time: 1.5 Hours

Total ascent: 527 ft

Max elevation: 1,946 ft above sea level

This hike is for you if: You want to take a short (but steep) hike to a huge waterfall. Also, you don’t mind when your nature comes served with large crowds.

Vanderbilt Mansion

Scenery:

Difficulty: 4 out of 10 (Pleasant stroll with some hilly sections)

Highlights: big ol’ house, views, waterfall, wheelchair accessibility

Distance: 3 miles, Loop

Approximate roundtrip time: 1.5 Hours

Total ascent: ft

Max elevation: ft above sea level

This hike is for you if: You’re looking for some nice views, a pleasant stroll, a bit of history and an up-close look at a rich person’s house (without the danger of that rich person calling the cops).

FDR Nat’l Historic Site

Scenery:

Difficulty: 3 out of 10 (easy stroll with some small hills)

Highlights: fear itself, history, marsh, waterfall, wheelchair accessibility

Distance: 3.4 miles, Loop

Approximate roundtrip time: 2 Hours

Total ascent: 371 ft

Max elevation: 226 ft above sea level

This hike is for you if: You want to check out FDR’s crib and romp around the woods in his backyard.

Dover Stone Church

Scenery:

Difficulty: 2 out of 10 (easy stroll)

Highlights: cave, creek, waterfall

Distance: 1.2 miles, Up-and-Back

Approximate roundtrip time: 1 Hour

Total ascent: 180 ft

Max elevation: 502 ft above sea level

This hike is for you if: You want to check out an awesome cave that seems like it belongs somewhere way more exotic than Dover Plains (no offense, Dover Plains).