Franny Reese State Park Hike
Join our outdoor leaders, Dawn and Elena, on a peaceful hike at Franny Reese State Park in Highland, NY.
Franny Reese State Park, named in memory of environmentalist Frances "Franny" Reese (1917-2003), provides an exciting place to explore nature up close. This hike will take you along 2.89 miles of hiking and biking trails that follow a historic carriage road and passes by the ruins of a 19th century mansion. An overlook affords amazing views of the Hudson River, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Walkway Over the Hudson, and the city of Poughkeepsie.
WHO: Guardians and friends/family (kids welcome)
WHEN: Saturday, May 11 @ 10 AM ET
WHERE: Franny Reese State Park
Franny Reese State Park, P22P+6R, Highland, NY, 12528
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Blue adventures are great for first time hikers, people short on time, or folks with small children.
DISTANCE: 2.9 miles
DURATION: 1 - 2 hours
Another Summit
Another Summit organizes and leads outdoor adventure activities — such as walking, hiking, backpacking, and paddling — in the Hudson Valley Region of New York & across the Northeast.
We welcome guardians of all ages and ability levels, including those with accessibility needs, and we work to facilitate access throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC area.
Our outdoor adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders. Another Summit’s difficulty rating system considers multiple factors, including elevation, terrain, and frequency of rests.
🟪 Purple (easiest) ♿
🟦 Blue (easy)
🟩 Green (moderate)
🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
🟥 Red (strenuous)
⬛ Black (very strenuous)