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Hyde Park YRE,
Hyde Park, NY


13 km (8.06 mi.)
January 2 through December 31, 2007
2006/Y1108


CLUB: Volkssport Club of West Point

TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS: Hyde Park walk is 13 KM and rated 3. It is not suitable for wheelchairs due to hills. The trail goes past the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home and Library, and past the Vanderbilt Mansion, as well as through the village of Hyde Park. There are wonderful views of the Hudson River. You may choose, depending on the weather conditions, and your personal preferences, to walk on a trail through the woods between the FDR and Vanderbilt sites, or on paved roads in the village. The trail will have you return by a different route through the village. If you plan to go through the woods, you may want to use hiking boots and a walking stick, especially if the weather is bad. Be sure to stay on the trail.

TRAIL RATING: 3.

START POINT LOCATION & HOURS: The Eveready Diner, 540 Albany Post Road (Route 9), Hyde Park, NY 12538, 845-229-8100. 7:00 AM - Sunset

  • (The hours that the grounds at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home and Library, and at the Vanderbilt Mansion are Open)Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • The walk can only by done during daylight hours.
  • The FDR Home and Library, and the Vanderbilt Mansion themselves are open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10 day forcast for West Point, NY and vicinity.

WATER & RESTROOMS:are available at the Start/Finish, and along the trails of the West Point and Highland Falls walks.

DIRECTIONS:
  • FROM THE SOUTH: NY State Thruway (I-87) to Exit 18, New Paltz. Turn right onto 299 East, and then right onto 9W South. Take the Mid-Hudson (Franklin Roosevelt) Bridge to Poughkeepsie, and take Route 9 North to Hyde Park. The Eveready Diner is on the right hand side of Route 9 (Albany Post Road) in Hyde Park (about 5 miles north of the bridge.)

  • FROM THE NORTH: NY State Thruway (I-87) to Exit 19, Kingston. Take Route 209 East to Route 199 East and cross the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. Turn right onto Route 9G South, and then turn right onto Route 9 South to Hyde Park. The Eveready Diner will be on the left side of Route 9 (Albany Post Road) in Hyde Park (about 19 miles from the bridge.)

  • FROM THE EAST OR WEST: I-84 to exit 13 (North), Poughkeepsie. Take Route 9 North for approximately 16 miles. The Eveready Diner will be on the right hand side of Route 9 (Albany Post Road) in the village of Hyde Park.

  • The Rhinebeck, NY YRE is only 13 miles to the north.

PARKING: At the Eveready Diner.

PETS:Leashed pets are permitted, but not allowed in buildings. It is suggested that you bring water for your pets.

CONTACT: Joan Kimmel (845) 462-6845 jvkimmel@optonline.net