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  2. NY
  3. …Lower Hudson Valley
  4. …Cornwall-On-Hudson
  5. Hudson Highlands State Park
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“On this trail, hikers can travel along an abandoned road past old stone ruins. ”

John Maurizi
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2.5

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Point to Point

507' 155 m

High

32' 10 m

Low

475' 145 m

Up

5' 2 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

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This trail starts from the Washburn Trailhead. The Cornish Trail is on the left from the north end of the parking area. There is an obvious sign at the fork just past the parking area.

The Cornish Trail is a defunct road from about 70 years ago when the mountain was inhabited with local residents. You'll pass several old stone ruins, one which is very impressive. The Cornish Trail is designated by blue disc markers. After about 1.5 miles, you'll merge with the Brook Trail (red disc markers).

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Local Club: New York - New Jersey Trail Conference

Sep 10, 2026: Meet the 2026 Annual Gala Honorees

Aug 21, 2026: Let’s Hear It for Our Catskill Summit Stewards!

Jul 20, 2026: Conservation Success: Middleburgh Cliffs Now Permanently Protected

Land Manager: NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation - Hudson Highlands State Park

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Ruins along the Cornish Trail.
Apr 24, 2017 near Cold Sp…, NY
Ruins along the Cornish Trail.
Apr 24, 2017 near Cold Sp…, NY
Old Cornish Estate
Jul 18, 2018 near Cold Sp…, NY
Washburn Trail heads to the right from this junction.
Apr 25, 2017 near Cold Sp…, NY
Mother's day
Jun 3, 2021 near Cold Sp…, NY

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Oct 14, 2024
Larimar Gonzalez Lora
Oct 7, 2024
Private User
Jul 31, 2022
J Rai
Bull Hill Loop via Washburn and Cornish Trails - 5 mile loop
Sep 10, 2021
Dave Yarnes
Super easy hike with a rewarding ruin at the end! 1.8mi
Nov 29, 2019
T M
Sep 5, 2019
B Y
Oct 28, 2018
Biu Biu
Mar 11, 2018
Will Garcia
AWSOME day

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