Doodletown | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

Events

The 2025 Hudson River Valley Ramble will occur on August 30th and every day in September.

If you have questions about hosting an event for the Ramble, please email ramble@hudsongreenway.ny.gov.

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Doodletown

Location

The hiker’s parking area is about 1.4 miles south of the Bear Mountain Bridge traffic circle on Route 9W, just North of the road into Iona Island.

, NY

41.301225 -73.986064

County: Rockland
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 21, 2019, 10:00AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Join David Steinberg, author of "Hiking the Road to Ruins", for an exploration of the abandoned hamlet of Doodletown. We'll visit cemeteries, mines, and look for vestiges of the old town. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. Organization Hosting the Event Hiking the Road to Ruins

Registration

Advance registration required.
Advance registration is appreciated.
$10

Additional Information

Foot trails, woods roads, some bushwhacking possible.
Additional Equipment Required: A magnet on a string.

Trip Duration (hours): 5
Difficulty: Moderate
Length (miles): 8
Boots Needed: Yes

Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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