5 Activities Near Wander Hudson Ridge to Keep You Active

If you're looking for a little more adventure and exercise while staying at Wander Hudson Ridge, then look no further. Here are our top five suggested activities in the area.

Greenport Conservation Loop Hike

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• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 5.5 miles 

• Location: 319 Joslen Blvd, Hudson, NY 12534

• Hours: 7AM-9PM

• Website: https://clctrust.org/public-conservation-areas/greenport/

The Greenport Conservation loop hike is a 2.6-mile loop trail, perfect for birding, hiking, and trail running. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars and camera so you can capture the wildlife around you. (Pro tip: the best times to see wildlife are right after dawn and right before dusk).

Greenport is generally considered an easy route, taking an average of 1 hour to complete. Best times to visit this trail are March through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. For additional information visit the Greenport Conversation website or AllTrails. 

Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures 

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• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 6.4 miles 

• Location: 28 North Warren Street, Athens, NY 12015

• Hours: 9AM-5:30PM Tuesday-Sunday; Closed Monday

• Phone: (518) 312-7729

• Website: https://screamingeagleoutdooradventures.com/ 

Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures offers single and tandem kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, as well as guided kayaking tours down the Hudson River. Kayaks must be rented per time slot as they are disinfected between each guest.

They also offer sunrise and sunset paddles and guided tours. Two-hour self-guided single kayaks rentals are around $50 while tandem kayaks are around $75.

Catskill Equestrian Center

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• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 13 miles 

• Location: 118 Castle Rd, Catskill, NY 12414

• Phone: (518) 925-0095

• Website: https://www.catskillequestriancenter.com/ 

Catskill Equestrian Center offers half hour ($50)  and one hour ($75) private English and Western riding instructions for all levels. All students are asked to wear long pants and boots with a heel.

No need to bring a helmet since those are provided in the packages. You'll be glad to know that the indoor and outdoor areas offer year-round riding in all weather. Keep in mind that lessons must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. 

High Falls Conservation Area

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• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 14 miles 

• Location: 540 Roxbury Rd, Hudson, NY 12534

• Hours: 7AM-8PM

• Website: https://clctrust.org/public-conservation-areas/high-falls/ 

Thanks to upstate New York’s mountainous terrain, the region is home to tons of beautiful waterfalls. A short hike through this forested nature trail will take you from the parking lot to the waterfall overlook.

Pro tip: we recommend getting here early to make sure you secure a parking spot. The best times to visit this trail are from April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. You can find more information on the High Falls Conservation site or on AllTrails. 

Catamount Aerial Adventure Park

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• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 25 miles 

• Location: 17 Catamount Rd, South Egremont, MA 01258

• Hours: 10AM-5PM Wednesday- Monday; Closed Tuesday

• Phone: (413) 528-1262

• Website: https://catamountski.com/ 

The Catamount Aerial Adventure Park has 9 aerial trails and lots of challenging obstacles—perfect for adventurous spirits. Fun fact: the park also features a zipline course, which includes the longest zipline in the United states at 5,523 feet long.

The zipline tour is a two-hour experience which begins with a chairlift or ATV ascent to the top of the mountain. Tickets are $94 per person with a slight discount for fall rates.

If you have any questions about our properties, our concierge desk is open for you 24/7. We hope to see you in any of our Wander homes soon!