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Poets' Walk Romantic Landscape Park
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Red Hook, Dutchess County - Washington Irving, author of Rip Van Winkle, was inspired by these rolling fields and quiet woodlands.

This 120-acre park is nestled in the region's famous National Historic Landmark District and offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and Catskill Mountains. The park itself is buffered on all sides by 780-acres of private lands under Scenic Hudson conservation easements that insure the landscape's protection from development.
Features
Two miles of trails through woods and open fields. Magnificent setting for landscape artists. Rustic cedar pavilions. Poets' Walk Trail Map (pdf/300kb)
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Directions
Crossing Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge from west to east, turn left at first traffic light onto River Road. Entrance is 0.6 miles on left.
Contact:
Phone: (845) 473-4440, ext. 270
E-mail: landpres@scenichudson.org
Operating Hours
9am-8:30pm (Spring Summer)
9am-Dusk (Fall-Winter)
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Summer House
Photo 2
Boys in a Field
Photo 3
Autumn Walk
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Winter View
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