Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
Park
89 acres2.2 mi of trail
Schoeder TrailSouth Trail (Red)Yellow Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Saugerties South
17% of Saugerties South’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. The biggest trail networks: Esopus Bend Nature Preserve (2.2 mi). 17% of Saugerties South’s land is conserved, about 113 acres.
Conserved land
17%
113 acres · of 1.1 sq mi of land
Trails
2.2 mi
2.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
158 ac
70 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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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 Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, with 2.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
113 conserved acres
17% of Saugerties South’s land. Water is left out: Saugerties South has 1.1 square miles of land and 0.2 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Saugerties South’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits134 ac
Town or city13 ac
Local Conservation Area · 78 acPrivate Park · 56 acLocal Park · 13 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Local Conservation Area | Land trusts & nonprofits | 78 | Open |
| Falling Waters Preserve Private Park | Land trusts & nonprofits | 56 | Closed |
| Unknown Park Local Park | Town or city | 7 | Open |
| Town Of Saugerties Land Local Park | Town or city | 7 | Open |
Things to do
7 places to go in Saugerties South
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Saugerties South
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Waterfalls in Saugerties South
2 waterfalls without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Saugerties South
Waterfall OverlookIn Falling Waters Preserve
DirectionsPlus 3 scenic views without a name on the map.
Trails & water
3 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 0.6 mi
Schoeder Trail1.1 mi
South Trail (Red)0.6 mi
Yellow Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Saugerties South: April, May, July and September
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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 35 | 39 | 47 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 83 | 76 | 63 | 51 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
February is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Saugerties South →
Next door
Saugerties South and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugerties South | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Glasco | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Saugerties | 6% | 0.5 | 117 | 63% | A− |
| Red Hook | 28% | 0.5 | 15 | 41% | B+ |
| Saugerties | 10% | 1.7 | 33 | 99% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Saugerties South
Where can I hike in Saugerties South?
The longest trail networks: Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, 2.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Saugerties South’s trails?
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve and Falling Waters Preserve don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Saugerties South?
27,794 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Saugerties South or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 158 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Saugerties South 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 →