Stewart State Forest - Snake Hill - New Windsor

Stewart State Forest - Snake Hill

New Windsor

Orange County

Stewart State Forest - Snake Hill

Stewart State Forest
New Windsor, Orange County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

Snake Hill is a mountain summit in Orange County in New York State. Snake Hill climbs to 692 feet (210.92 meters) above sea level. Bushwhackers who explore this 500-foot hilltop outside of Newburgh are rewarded with spectacular views of the Hudson River and Hudson Highlands.

Snake Hill is 94.5-acres with no trails. The colorfully named Snake Hill is the dominant feature of the landscape surrounding Newburgh. Although there are no maintained trails on the property, adventuresome hikers can find their way to the summit and some rewarding views.

Things To Do
Birding | Bird Watching
Hiking
Nature Study
Picnicking

After a day of hiking, and/or nature study on the way to the top of Snake Hill, pack a picnic from the produce at one of the local farms in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of many excellent restaurants in Orange County, New York.

Location: New Windsor

Categories
Audubon \| Birding \| Bird Watching
Cross-Country Skiing \| Snowshoeing
Gardens, Nature Centers & Nature Trails
Hiking Trails \| Places To Hike
Hudson River Towns
Parks \| Local and State
Picnicking \| Picnic
Scenic Hudson Valley
Sledding \| Snowshoeing \| Winter Activities