2.7km
Total Distance
413m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A strenuous Hudson Highlands climb near Cold Spring, up the Washburn Trail to the rocky summit of Bull Hill (Mount Taurus) in Hudson Highlands State Park. The trail climbs steeply past old quarry sites to open ledges with dramatic views. The Hudson River, Storm King and West Point spread out far below.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 1km
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 1.9km
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 2.3km
  4. 4
    Viewpoint
    at the end
  5. 5
    Bull Hill
    at the end · Viewpoint
Parking
27m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground 78%, gravel 22%
Marked route
Washburn Trail

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate