Black Creek Preserve in Esopus: 142 acres with a 120-foot bouncy suspension bridge, river views, and trails from half an hour to slow afternoon.
Black Creek Preserve has been a Scenic Hudson property since 1999, and a recent addition of twelve acres along the Hudson brought it to its current 142 acres. The trail network ranges from easy strolls to moderate woodland walks, threading through mature forest and alongside the creek itself. The signature feature is a 120-foot cable suspension bridge over Black Creek: sturdy, with a bit of bounce, so hold the rail if heights make you uneasy.
The land carries more history than its size suggests.
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