Four-Mile Point Preserve

Another of Scenic Hudson's little gems.  Apparently this is the northern most preserve along the Hudson.  I hope to visit all of them this year.

Four-Mile Point Preserve is located between the towns of Athens and Coxsackie just off Route 385.  The trails here are relatively short.  The total distance may add up to 1/4 of a mile.  The effort to reward ratio is quite low.

From the parking area I first walked out to the marsh.  Wetlands have been under siege for many years in this country, it's nice that some are being protected.  I find the muddy green swamps to be quite beautiful and they are so vital to the ecosystem.

At Four-Mile there is a small bluff that provides views of the Hudson.  It only rises maybe 75 feet, but it feels higher.  Many people were out on their boats, kayaks and jet skis taking advantage of the day's gorgeous weather.

My final destination would be the river itself.  The trails end here with some picnic tables.  The cool Hudson breeze provided some relief from today's humidity.  Unfortunately, the white trash that Greene County has far too much of cannot understand the "Carry Out Your Trash" sign.  Large bags of trash hung to the fences along with quite a bit of debris scattered about the area.  Despite this, the preserve is a welcome spot to enjoy mother nature.