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A section of the Visitors' Guide

Outdoor Adventures

Adventure unfolds in every direction. Hike wooded trails, paddle winding waterways, ski snowy slopes, or simply wander through breathtaking landscapes. Columbia County’s parks, preserves, and open spaces offer year-round opportunities to explore, play, and reconnect with nature.

Plan a Weekend Around Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures places

Meadowgreens Golf Course

Meadowgreens Golf Course

A 9 hole, Par 36; 3012 yards golf course – Pull cart and riding cart rentals, public course.

1238 State Route 9H, Ghent

Mills Park

A one-acre managed ecological park located approximately .2 miles from the historic center of the Village of Kinderhook.

Albany Avenue, Kinderhook

Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center

Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is located on the property of Columbia County Soil & Water Conservation District office.

1024 State Route 66, Ghent

New Forge State Forest

New Forge State Forest

612 acre forest features a stream-side canoe launch on Taghkanic Creek. The property is managed for multiple uses, including timber production, watershed

965 New Forge Road, Ancram

New York Golf Park

New York Golf Park

New York Golf Park is a PGA recognized facility just minutes from Hudson, situated in a idyllic countryside setting to enjoy the

5490 Route 9H & 23, Hudson

OK Spoke Bicycle Shop

OK Spoke Bicycle Shop

Bike shop with bicycle repair services. We also offer a full selection of bicycles and accessories. Bike rentals available.

1006 Kinderhook Street, Valatie

Open Arms Equestrian Center

We are a community based equine facility for youth, adults, and equine of all riding levels. Providing a safe, friendly, social, environment

75 Eastern Parkway, Germantown

Roeliff Jansen Park

The Roeliff Jansen Park entrance is located on Route 22, one half-mile south of the Hillsdale light on the east side of

166 Old Route 22, Hillsdale

Rogers Island Wildlife Management Area

Rogers Island Wildlife Management Area

This Hudson River island consists of 281 acres of forested upland, tidal forested wetlands, tidal marshes, and extensive mudflats. Acquired in 1950

Greenport