Fern Tor
Nature preserve
7 acres0.4 mi of trail
South Ridge TrailCove Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trail sign
–Not graded
Outdoors in Marist College
8% of Marist College’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 8% of Marist College’s land is conserved, about 12 acres. 5 acres are parks and preserves, 1.8 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
8%
12 acres · of 0.3 sq mi of land
Trails
0.4 mi
1.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
5 ac
1.8 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.2 mi
0.2 mi paths
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Fern Tor, with 0.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
12 conserved acres
8% of Marist College’s land. Who manages Marist College’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits7 ac
Town or city5 ac
Private Other or Unknown · 7 acLocal Resource Management Area · 5 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist College Lands Private Other or Unknown | Land trusts & nonprofits | 7 | Closed |
| Poughkeepsie City Lands Local Resource Management Area | Town or city | 5 | Open |
Trails & water
2 named trails
Named trails
South Ridge Trail0.1 mi
Cove Trail0.1 mi
Biking & sports
0.2 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.2 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
8Tennis
3Baseball
2Football
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Marist College: April and May
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 75 | 64 | 51 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.4 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Marist College →
Next door
Marist College and its neighbors
Marist College has the most mapped trails of the 2 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marist College | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fairview | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Marist College
Where can I hike in Marist College?
The longest trail networks: Fern Tor, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Marist College’s trails?
Fern Tor doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Marist College?
0.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.2 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Marist College?
12,298 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Marist College or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Marist College neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →