Hook Mountain State Park — Attraction in Town of Clarkstown

Lovely State Park, a true hidden gem not yet discovered by the masses that the locals enjoy. The Hudson River Greenery Trail and Bike Route starts here. The Greenery Trail is also called Hook Mountain / Nyack Beach Bike Trail. We visited on the July 4 Independence Day holiday and the place was not even crowded at all. Well staffed personal provided assistant and parking directions. Parking is $6 as in most New York State Parks.

Perfect for couples and families. The Greenery Trail / Nyack Beach runs right along the Hudson River. The trail is flat and easy to navigate even with a baby stroller. The trail is not truly paved with blacktop. So bring along comfortable sneakers.

Restrooms are located at the...

Very nice and scenic hike. Start at base where the parking lot is. Lower deck is quite small but there are 2 levels. $8 per car which isn’t bad. The hike up was moderate intensity, nothing spectacular to see either besides some very pretty deer. It’s not a constant incline too so it’s very manageable for even kids. Once you hit the peak the views are pretty darn nice. Worth the hour hike up for sure for an almost 360 view. The hike down was a breeze, then you have that last 2-3 miles walk on flat land along the river. Overall took my group 3 hours including snacking and taking pics. I’d come back! Bathrooms are relatively clean too. Not much seating btw, lots of people fishing...

This wonderful park, which is actually adjacent to and part of Nyak Beach State Park, is located on the bank of the Hudson River and offers opportunities for picnicking, exercise walks/runs, hikes and sports. A wide cinder path runs along the river north, from the main parking and picnic area, with occasional picnic benches but limited shade. This path turns into a narrow trail and eventually meets a road that climbs west, where you can enter the Long Path trail and follow the top of the Palisades cliffs. Views from the top of the cliffs are spectacular. It is possible to do a loop back to the parking lot; refer to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference website for further...