Fahnestock State Park
Putnam Co.
New York
Hiking Trails:
Perkins Trail: Yellow blaze
Total Time: 1:40 hours
Estimated Distance: 3.5 Mile
Pros: Quiet, scenic area
Cons: Limited views, trail areas overgrown in meadows
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ApjKythA7T5kQiH9
It had been raining pretty steady, but I noticed that northeast the rain line ended. I opted for Fahnestock which was at the end of the rain line and figured I'd stay dray. This was a good choice because although there was some rain, it was mostly light and not a problem with my raincoat. I went on the Perkins Trail as it crossed through Glynwood, an agricultural center for food and farming. The trail cuts through the farm area and is very scenic, although it is very overgrown in some areas and needs some better trail maintenance.
I parked in the new parking area at the Big Woods Trailhead, and I took the Perkins Trail westbound through the farm area, and then through the meadows, which I found to be very overgrown. The trail got better as it went back into the wood. I was disappointed at the view - there wasn't much of a view here! I continued along the trail down towards the bend near where it comes close to Route 301, and tried to find the connector path to the road, but cut a bit too early and ended up doing a short bushwhack. I then turned around and went along the same route back.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Trailhead Information Kiosk at the Big Woods Parking Trailhead |
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| New Boardwalk at the Beginning of the Hike |
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| Sign About Creek Overflow at the Beginning of the Hike |
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| Farm Area as the Hubbard Trail Passes Through Glynwood |
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| Large Rock at the Overlook Area |
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| Hubbard Trail |
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| Me at the View |
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| Meadow Area |
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| Glynwood Pond in the Distance |
