Sam's Point Preserve represents one of the best examples of a ridgetop dwarf pine barrens in the world. Part of the 90,000-acre Northern Shawangunk Mountains, Sam's Point Preserve features cliffs, summits, and plateaus that form a unique landscape of extraordinary ecological significance.
Seven well-marked trails criss-cross the preserve, winding through pine barrens, ice caves and open slabs of rock, providing views of the Catskills, Gertrude's Nose and other scenic vistas.
Seven well-marked trails criss-cross the preserve, winding through pine barrens, ice caves and open slabs of rock, providing views of the Catskills, Gertrude's Nose and other scenic vistas.
Activities:
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Jogging / Running
Amenities:
- Bathrooms
- Nature / Environmental Center
- Picnic / Sitting Area
Trails:
- Rugged / Rocky
Parks & Gardens:
- Land Preserve
- Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
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Nearby Places
- Sam's Point Preserve (~0 miles)
- Rondout Valley Camping Resort (~8 miles)
- Orange County Fairgrounds and Raceway (~17 miles)
- Cousins Paintball - New Windsor, NY (~21 miles)
- American Family Campground Inc (~22 miles)
- Silver Canoe - Canoe and Kayak outfitter (~29 miles)
- Rockview Valley Campground (~31 miles)
- River Beach Campsites (~32 miles)
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