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Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy
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3 reviews for Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy
This is a wonderful wooded and watery trail out to the Saugerties Lighthouse. Only problem is, high tide comes two times a day, and if you come too close on either side of high tide, you might not be able to walk out to the lighthouse itself.
C. and I arrived around 1:30 p.m. and began the hike only to make it so far. The river tide overflowed the trail, and we were unable to complete it. On the way back, we made it past the floating wood-plat bridge but had to take off our shoes to navigate where the water overran the shale splinter-covered walkway.
Tip one: Mind the tides. Tip two: Take off your shoes the first sign of high water. There's no need to jump and skip across a bridge that you could just walk across and avoid getting splashed.
Kudos to the community members who helped protect this structure, which had been out of use for decades. Preservation done right!
Five stars even though we didn't make it to the lighthouse itself? Yes, the hike is that cool.
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Lovely lovely place. Make it special with some planning, bring a picnic lunch to eat in their picnic area outfitted with tables that look out over the Hudson River. Bring fishing poles if you want to fish off the dock at the lighthouse. It's mostly catch and release, but springtime, a fisherman said he caught a 44" bass this year. You can even find worms on the hike to the lighthouse, look under rotten tree logs and use a plastic bag to catch your fish bait. We caught 12 fishes, in 4 hours. :) But we released for fear of polluted waters. Great for kids!
The Saugerties Lighthouse is one of my favorite "chill-out" spots. The hike, on a nice day, is splendid. You can call ahead and check on when the tide will be high. Take a picnic and spend some time there on the deck overlooking the Hudson. If you have a group event in mind, make a reservation and you'll have a great time. Did you you know they have a B&B? How much fun would that be? Plus, the lighthouse keeper is a delight to chat with. He is full of information and is a wonderful host. Enjoy!
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