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# Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve

Dutchess · New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Area closureTrails & roads

### Breakneck Ridge trailhead and nearby trails closed for construction

Applies to the named area

- [Breakneck Ridge trailhead and nearby trails](https://nyparks.org/parks/hudson-highlands-state-park-preserve)Within Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve

State Parks announced a two-year closure beginning April 21, 2025 for Breakneck Ridge, nearby trails and the adjacent Metro-North station while the Breakneck Connector and Bridge are built. Check the agency page before selecting a route; the notice does not establish a precise reopening date.

[Read the official notice: New York State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/hudson-highlands-state-park-preserve)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

**Address**: 3011 Route 9D Cold Spring, NY 10516

**Telephone**: [(845) 265-3175](tel:8452653175)

[Official park information](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/hudson-highlands-state-park-preserve)

We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.44327828&lon=-73.97800507)

## About Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve

Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve is listed in official public-land records for Dutchess, New York and is managed by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Fishing ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/fishing)[Hiking ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/hiking)[Hunting ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/hunting)Hiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/hudson-highlands-state-park-preserve)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Check New York trail closures and detours

Use named trail notices and current agency pages to plan a route without treating an area closure as a whole-park closure.

Read the guide](https://nyparks.org/guides/new-york-trail-closures-and-detours)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan a New York park day

Find a destination, check its managing agency, and confirm the entrance, reservations, notices and weather.

Read the guide](https://nyparks.org/guides/planning-a-new-york-park-day)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 27, 2026.

- [New York State Parks visitor directory](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks) · Oct 27, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://nyparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://nyparks.org/parks/hudson-highlands-state-park-preserve.md)

## Nearby parks.

Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary.

[All parks](https://nyparks.org/parks)

[Orange

### Storm King State Park

Hiking · Hunting](https://nyparks.org/parks/storm-king-state-park)

[Orange

### Schunnemunk State Park

Hiking · Hunting](https://nyparks.org/parks/schunnemunk-state-park)

[Putnam

### Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock)

Biking · Boating](https://nyparks.org/parks/fahnestock-state-park-clarence-fahnestock)