Esopus Bend Nature Preserve

Lovely Area

This is a lovely wooded area to hike near the Esopus. It has a few short trails that loop around. Take a photo of the map at the kiosk on Shady Lane before going because some areas are marked better...

Beautiful compact park

This is a ridge overlooking the Hudson River just south of Kingston. Large parking lot. This place was originally a summer camp which closed way back in 1963. One of the lasting benefits is wide level...

Bird and Butterfly watchers destination

This 160 acre jewel along the banks of the Esopus Creek is known for its trails and Nature Education walks. Dogs are permitted on leash in clearly marked areas. No biking or swimming allowed. Visit...

A Saugerties treasure

Esopus Bend is a wonderful conservation area brimming with birds, butterflies, and flora and faunna. It's free and the trails are well-maintained and can be walked easily. Their have been eagle sigh...

A quiet hike through the woods, beautiful view of the Creek

Well marked & cleared trails, easy hiking. Some wildlife, including deer, beaver, bald eagle...no facilities that I saw. My dogs would have loved it..