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Visitors enjoy the view from the newly accessible overlook Description The Greenport Conservation Area is a 714-acre property along the Hudson River, and includes upland meadows, deciduous forests, and an estuarine wetland.  The Conservation Area is owned by the Open Space Institute and managed by the Columbia Land Conservancy.   The site is open to the public and contains four miles of trails that meander through open fields, deciduous forests and dense cedar groves.  Along the trails, visitors can stop for a picnic at the gazebo, overlook bench or picnic shelter and can admire spectacular views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains beyond. "Access for All" Trail The “Access for All” trail is the first of its kind along the  Hudson River. Funded by the Hudson River Foundation’s Catskill-Olana Viewshed Mitigation Fund, the one-mile trail has a a firm and stable surface, allowing visitors in wheelchairs access to bluffs overlooking the  Hudson River. In addition the trailhead, gazebo and picnic shelter overlooks have been paved with natural stone, providing durability and accessibility to these popular destinations. New signs installed at the kiosk and along the bluff overlooking the river were specifically designed for the visually impaired.  A trail map with Braille text has been installed at the entrance, where visitors can also pickup a large-print version of the trail guide for the accessible trail. Two additional interpretative signs are located on the bluffs overlooking the Hudson. One of the signs gives a brief overview of the cultural and natural history of the river and surrounding area. The second is a three-dimensional representation of the view. Broader access to the remaining trails, which will not be resurfaced,  will soon be possible thanks to the purchase of three all-terrain wheelchairs. The all-terrain wheelchairs have knobby mountain bike-type tires and feature disc brakes to provide a secure ride across rough ground. The frames are made from a magnesium alloy that is 35% lighter than aluminum. The chairs were custom-made for CLC by Lasher Sports in Alaska. In the coming months, CLC will be developing a program that will facilitate the use of the chairs at other sites around the county. Please contact Joyce Carroll at (518) 392 5252, ext. 206 for more information on the "Access for All" trail and all-terrain wheel chair program. Upcoming Activities See our events page for a list of upcoming community walks and programs at our other public conservation areas. Trail Map Click here to download map. Sightings Have you you seen an unusual animal track, spotted a new bird, or noticed a wildflower in bloom while visiting a conservation area?  Send us your wildlife observations and we will post them here to share with the community.     Directions From the North: Take Route 9 to Greenport, NY.  Veer right onto Joslen Blvd., and follow straight for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Daisy Hill Road at the sign for the Conservation Area.  Continue on Daisy Hill Road until it ends.  You will see a parking area and information kiosk. From the South: Take Route 9 to Greenport, NY.  Pass Healy Blvd.  Turn left at the second light onto Joslen Blvd., and proceed for 0.9 miles.  Turn left onto Daisy Hill Road at the sign for the Conservation Area.  Continue on Daisy Hill Road until it ends.  You will see a parking area and information kiosk.

Columbia Land Conservancy · P.O. Box 299 · 49 Main Street · Chatham, NY 12037 · (518) 392-5252