lighthouse

660christinar

It was a nice short walk out to the water. I would recommend it if in the area. Beautiful views of the water.

raoulm891

This is a classic, historic lighthouse on an island in the Hudson river. there's a short hike (maybe 1/2 a mile) out to it and its worth the trip for the views up and across the river.

W6512SEjasonw

If your in Saugerties this is a good spot to visit and have a small picnic! Easy short hike for any age! Great views of the river and surrounding area! Not much parking is the only down side!

117MSutter

My friend and I took a little walk get some fresh air and a little sightseeing, we really enjoyed it. a lot of history there. it's right on the Hudson River so you can take lots of cool pictures, then we turned back around to walk the half mile back, taking more pictures of our little adventure. we really enjoyed the walk, we had so much fun didn't even notice we walked a little over a mile, they have an outhouse if you need to go to the bathroom. The walk is something really cool to do, and the lighthouse and the Hudson river go hand in hand. I'm totally ready for the peace and serenity. let's do it again. I ready, they also host parties, and a little B&B. I'd say it's worth a time.. Enjoy!!!!!! :)

ScottH253

Visiting a lighthouse is a special experince, and this being an historic and very pictuesque one make even more so. The short hike from the parking lot adds just enough adventure and transition to the antique world of when the lighthouse was built. To get the fullest experience, reserve ahead on their website to stay overnight.As others have noted, note the tidal times.Special note I learned by unfortunate experience: Do not try to mountain or other bicycle through the path. There are very strong thorns in the underbrush that will take out any tires.

CR7700

Nice place to visit on a good day. The building is in pretty good repair and there's a big deck where you can get some nice pictures. You can also get to the light house by boat if you want to go that route.The walk to the light house is a little rugged with quite a bit of sand and washed up brush, so wheelchair accessibility is questionable. It could be done, but it would be a chore without wider wheels.There are tours in the warm months.

PattiA228

The lighthouse is beautiful. You can boat/kayak to it, you can hike to it if you catch the tide right you can stay there as a B & B.

frankm881

The Saugerties Lighthouse is the best place to enjoy the Hudson River in all its glory. There is a short trail out to the lighthouse that takes 10 minutes. Look for eagles.

mrwardell

This is a must see spot in Saugerties. Check the tide chart, as the trail might be a little wet at high tide. It can be muddy as well, but most of the time it is a pleasant little hike to a beautiful spot on the Hudson. If the weather is nice, bring a lunch and a bottle of wine and enjoy the deck or the beach. Often there are bald eagles gliding over the river.

PattiA228

You get a hike and if you time it right you can walk right to the lighthouse and even stay there if advance reservations are made.

RAM1018

Very nice scenic walk out to the lighthouse, just make sure you go when the tide isn't high, you may get a bit wet from the last bit of the trail. Otherwise once you get to the lighthouse there are spectacular views of the Hudson River, you can see the Rhinecliff (Mid-Hudson) Bridge to the south and the cement plants and Olana to the north, Several historic homes can also be seen on the east shore in the Germantown and Tivoli areas. This is one of the last remaining functional lighthouses on the river, it was built in the 1800's and saved from destruction by a dedicated group of volunteers. Great short hike for the family and individuals that can't partake of a mountain excursion.

Afoodie65

The site is now a B&B so entrances are limited.Sometimes muddy trailing from the parking lot.Beautiful sites of the River and surrounding areas.

MaryfromQueens

I love to take walks along nature trails, but infortunately, many of them are too physcially demanding for someone with mobility limitations. I was so pleased to be able to walk the 1/2 mile trail (1 mi. round trip) to the Lighthouse with a minimum amount of help from my son and my cane. The walk encumpassed a wooded trail and views of the Hudson River. You walternately walk on a dirt path or boardwalk. It ended up at the Ligfhthouse where you could sit and rest for a while and take photos, or even picnic. We were fortunate to have coincidently hit low tide so the path was water free, just slightly damp in some places. When the tide is high, I understand the water averages about 8" high along the trail which would make walking for anyone a bit of a challenge. So if you plan to go, it would be better to check on the tide schedule.

w0tcha

We stopped over here to break our journey down the Hudson Valley. It took about 45mins to walk from the parking lot to the lighthouse and back. The walk was through attractive woodland with frequent views of the river and the estuary. Although you can't go into the Lighthouse, it is worth a visit to see the unique building set on the banks of the river. Definitely recommended.

HilaryJ800

An easy half mile walk from the car park and you get the most wonderful views of the Hudson River valley. There are picnic tables and a public toilet so well worth taking a packed lunch and making the most of this beautiful location.