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Hudson River School Art Trail

Nonprofit Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    26 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
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On the Hudson River School Art Trail, Catskill Mountains, New York.
On the Hudson River School Art Trail, Catskill Mountains, New York.
  • On the Hudson River School Art Trail, Catskill Mountains, New York.
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Location: City of Catskill, Towns of Greenport and Hunter, NY, Driving trail from Hudson to Tannersville linking 7 sites.

  • States: New York
  • Counties: Greene, Columbia

The Hudson River School Art Trail is a theme trail linking the home of Thomas Cole, the founder of the Hudson River School, with the nearby home of his student Frederic Church, as well as nearby painting sites that inspired the work of these and many other Hudson River School artists. The Hudson River School Art Trail seeks to educate the public about the first American art movement, now known as the Hudson River School and its influence on the nation's understanding and appreciation of its natural environment. The painting sites are within 15 miles of the two anchor sites. Some sites are accessible from public roads, while others are only accessible by backcountry trails. Views from many of the painting sites, even those along public roads, remain remarkably unchanged, even today. The trail is currently comprised of seven sites (as of 2005). The inclusion of additional sites, involving additional partners, is planned.

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bob the bob
bob the bob
Mar 1, 2022
Hudson River School Art Trail

Got to see all the painting sites of Thomas Cole!

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Elizabth Jacks
Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove, 218 Spring Street
Catskill, NY 12414
[email protected] • (518) 943-7465
www.thomascole.org

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): Soil
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  • Certified as an NRT
    May 31, 2006
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