Cold Spring Hiking Guide for Nature Lovers 🌿

Visited in May and had an amazing experience! The bugs weren't too bad yet, and the forest oxygen, birds singing, and sunlight filtering through the trees went beyond just "healing"—it's an introvert's paradise, a pure natural escape with no crowds in sight. 📍 Getting There: Bought my ticket last-minute on the MTA app (super easy!) Took the train from Grand Central to Cold Spring (~1.5 hours) Walked 20 mins north to the trailhead (set GPS to Little Stony Point) 🥾 Hiking Routes: Being honest about my fitness level, I chose the Bull Hill Short Loop (estimated 2-3 hours). The other options were: Bull Hill Full Loop (3-4 hours) Cold Spring to Beacon (4-5 hours) 😂 Reality Check: Got slightly lost and ended up hiking for 3.5 hours! The exit point was a 40-min walk from town, but thankfully Uber saved the day. 🍽️ Food Recs: Brunch Fail: Tried The Foundry Rose (📍) - service was rude, wouldn't recommend Sweet Victory: Post-hike reward at Moo Moo's Creamery (📍) - their rich, not-too-sweet ice cream while sitting by the river with mountain views was absolute bliss! ✨ Why You'll Love It: 🌳 Perfect mix of challenge and accessibility 🚆 Easy day trip from NYC 📸 Stunning Hudson Valley views everywhere 🍦 Ultimate reward: amazing ice cream after your hike Pro Tip: Bring extra water and download offline maps! #EasyHikes #ColdSpringNY #HikingGuide #NYHiking #DayTripsFromNYC #HudsonValley #NatureTherapy #IntrovertParadise #HikingAdventures #NYCGetaway #TrailLife