Hike Miles Of Beautiful Trails And Check Out A Gorgeous Waterfall At This Preserve In New York

There's no shortage of beautiful places in New York. Nature lovers adore exploring our many trails, waterfalls, and woods. With 180 state parks and 22 national parks in the Empire State, it can be tough to decide where to go. One spot we love is Hyuck Preserve in Rensselaerville. This magnificent spot is only 45 minutes outside Albany, is free to enter, and is open all year.

This gorgeous preserve spans over 2,000 acres. There's over 12 miles of trails, and many are interconnecting loops, so if you want to take a partial trail, you can.

The jewel of the park is Rensselaerville Falls. This 120-foot fall is one of the loveliest natural wonders in New York. You'll have a perfect vantage point from an overlook on the trail.

Many of the trails wrap around Lake Myosotis and Lincoln Pond. Old-growth forest made up of spruce and pine surround the area.

This is a great spot for bird watchers. There's so much diversity within the landscape that there are many species that call the preserve home.

Relatively short trails without many rocks or obstacles mean that these trails are great for kids or novice hikers.

Since the park is open all year, you can enjoy the scenery in every season!

There is limited parking, so try to arrive early if you are heading out on a particularly nice day.

This is a great spot that's lesser-frequented than some of the larger parks in New York.

For more information about the Huyck Nature Preserve, check out their website or listing on Alltrails.

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