West Point Foundry Preserve — Attraction in Town of Philipstown

If you are a history buff this should be on your list to see if in the area. I would not make a long trip just for here. Just ruins but the many 1800's contributions made from here are amazing. Dont believe? Read up on the place. I read on one of the displays, the USS Monitor's cannons were made here as well as the Merrimack's engines Did not know. Nice trails to various areas. Great job with the displays at each stop. Only problem was with my cellular carrier I could not get a signal to listen to the audio presentations at each stop. Spent about an hour and got a good feel...

Beautiful easy hike through the site of an important historical foundry. Through marsh and woods. The reclamation and cleanup of this former Superfund site is remarkable. Markers along the path inform about the site's history. One lovely intact building fun 1865. The hike can take you along the river to a falls, before either looping back to its start, or ending up near the Putnam History Museum, where you can learn more about the foundry and the history of the area. The history museum's building was originally the foundry school, for young apprentices and...

It's hard to imagine so much history and so many buildings and people crammed into such a small ravine, but luckily that history didn't destroy the beauty of this area. ADA accessible for a good section of the trails, and the rest of the trails aren't too hard/steep for anyone out of shape, of a certain age, or with children. Follow the brook for a relaxing walk. If you're coming from the NYC train, go to the south end of the platform and you'll immediately find yourself on one...