Travel Itinerary

Begin the second day winding through snow-laden evergreens along the park’s country lanes, stopping at roadside pull-outs for serene woodland photos.

Park at the gate and wander the estate’s unplowed carriage roads for shots of Beaux-Arts architecture framed by frost-covered lawns and Hudson River vistas.

Begin a crisp winter ascent through quiet hardwood forest toward the summit ledges for sweeping Catskill and Hudson River views—icy cascades line the trail.

Reach the rocky outcrop for 360-degree winter panoramas—perfect for tripod shots of the Hudson Highlands dusted in snow before descending back to the trailhead.

After the hike, stroll the 19th-century main street and riverside pier for classic shots of the Hudson Highlands and vintage storefronts reflected in calm water.

Wind along the clifftop road as dusk falls, stopping at overlooks for twilight photos of the Hudson River threading between darkened mountains.

Check into a Main-Street inn, then photograph the illuminated storefronts and artsy murals before resting for tomorrow’s final countryside loop.

Drive into the snowy Catskills for a brisk walk to New York’s tallest two-tier waterfall; winter ice formations and swirling mist create dramatic photo opportunities.

Reach the upper viewing platform for close-up shots of the 175-foot frozen cascade before retracing your steps to the trailhead parking.

Cruise the shoreline lanes for sweeping winter vistas of the frozen reservoir backed by the Catskill peaks; several roadside pull-offs invite tripod shots.

Drive up the park’s plowed road to the cliff-top parking for sweeping views of the white-blanketed Shawangunk Ridge and frozen Lake Minnewaska.

Head south on the Palisades, pausing at roadside overlooks for final golden-hour shots of the Hudson cliffs before re-entering Manhattan at twilight.