Sunset Hike at Rockwood Hall
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Sunset Hike at Rockwood Hall

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📍1 Rockwood Rd · 1 Rockwood Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591 Get directions ↗
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Enjoy the sunset over the Hudson River and the Palisades cliffs from our idyllic Rockwood Hall foundation and trails! Take in the sunset at the Rockwood Hall site of Rockefeller State Park Preserve with Park Guardian Melissa. This scenic and beautiful 3-mile hike of the grounds that once were home to William Rockefeller’s country estate offers old-growth trees, abundant birds, and panoramic views of the Hudson River as the sun sets behind the Palisades. The hike is at Rockwood Hall, DO NOT go to the main entrance. The parking lot is on Kendal Way off route 117, just after the intersection of Phelps and Regeneron. If the lot is full, you may park in the Phelps garage (free). Gather at the kiosk at the top of the hill across the street from the parking lot. For the exact location of the parking lot, visit: nynjtc.org/hike/rockwood-hall-sleepy-hollow. Max: 40 people. Cost: $4 per person. Parking: FREE. Photo courtesy of Martha Bierut.

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