Franny Reese Hiking Trail

Franny Reese Hike/Park

http://www.scenichudson.org/parks/frannyreese



Photography by Meghan Martin

This hike is a great way to extend the beautiful walkway over the Hudson state park. It is also a beautiful way to see the mid Hudson bridge that connects Poughkeepsie, NY to Highland, NY. On an evening, just before the sun goes down, take this trail to the top and see a great view of the hustle of cars coming from work. This trail is steep at first, but is about 3 miles all the way around of relatively easy trails, yellow and white are the longer trails, blue being the look out where you get the great view of the bridge. You can park at the parking lot for walkway over the Hudson and head across toward highland, or park on the other side (highland side). Leave the walkway bridge and head toward the walkway loop http://www.scenichudson.org/parks/walkwaylooptrail, you will find your way right to the trail head where you can find ample trail maps you can take with you as well as some great reading about the area trails. There are some really cool old remains to look at, as well as a great view of the Hudson river throughout this hike. After taking the full walkway loop which eventually brings you back over the mid hudson bridge we stopped at a local hot spot called Andys Place:http://www.yelp.com/biz/andys-place-poughkeepsie where I had a caprese sandwich. If you have never had this type of sandwhich it needs to be on your try list. See attached recipe http://www.yumsugar.com/Recipe-Caprese-Sandwich-Heirloom-Tomatoes-3412869  Enjoy your own adventures in walking, hiking and eating!