Poets Walk Park(Red Hook, Dutchess County)

Got a lot going on lately but took advantage of a small window of free time by getting out for a cold but beautiful hike at Scenic Hudson's Poets Walk Park in Red Hook with my wife and two dogs on Tuesday.  It has been several years since I had paid this spot a visit, so I was really looking forward to returning. 

The 120 acre park is set along the east banks of the Hudson River in rural northern Dutchess County and offers stunning views towards the Catskills and Hudson River.

Rolling fields and several rustic benches beckon you to stop and soak in your surroundings.  From "The Lookout", a  grassy knoll at the far western edge of the trail system, a fine view can be enjoyed towards the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge.

The dogs were happy to be out exploring and were very well behaved!

Beyond "The Lookout", the trail drops down into the woods, crossing over a pair of small streams on gorgeous foot bridges. 

"The Summerhouse"-a small gazebo in the woods, provides another stop to relax and take in the Hudson River views stretching down to the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge again.

My big boy Bronco and I at "The Summerhouse", checking out the Catskill mountain views across the Hudson to the NW.

We enjoyed a quiet stroll back to the car, relishing the fresh air and serenity.  Hiked about 2.3 miles total and only saw two other people out on this cold January day.
Photo credits-my lovely wife with her i-Phone 11.