Curious to see what's ahead in bringing this exciting and complex project to life? The graphic below shows the process that a project of this kind and size goes through. Scroll on to check out different elements of the trail and see how they are progressing through the planning and implementation process, as indicated by a yellow circle or green circle on the diagram.

The Nimham Trail makes the steep trip to/from the first scenic overlook on Breakneck Ridge easier and safer for thousands of hikers who annually pursue these views. It also provides an easier and quicker route for first responders needing to get further up the trail.

Read about how rescue calls have decreased in the Breakneck area since improvements have been made→

The Wade’s Hill Parking Lot and connector trail to the existing Wilkinson Memorial Trail (aka Nimham Extension trail) are located within the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, north of Breakneck Ridge, and will be accessible via Route 9D.

The Nimham Extension will connect the new parking lot to the Wilkinson Memorial and Nimham trails to the south, creating additional access to the Breakneck/Bull Hill system of trails.

The historic venue known as Dutchess Manor will be Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail’s headquarters, with a visitor center, restrooms, and public programming. Located almost exactly at the mid-point of the trail's 7.5-mile route, the Visitor Center will be an orienting-hub for visitors, help draw them north of more heavily trafficked areas, and provide the trail's largest parking lot.

HHFT commissioned a historic property report to understand the property's past, and a reuse study to determine next steps for restoring the building and repurposing it in ways that honor this Hudson Valley landmark. Read the press release about Dutchess Manor here.

The trail segment connecting the Breakneck Connector to the north, providing an immersive forest experience, ample off-road parking areas, and access to the HHFT Visitor Center at the Dutchess Manor campus.

Where the trail winds its way back to the riverside through marshland habitat experiences, with connections to Dennings Point, the Klara Sauer Trail, and the Fjord Trail’s northern entrance, Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park at the Beacon waterfront.

An ADA-accessible trail along the Hudson River, connecting Dockside Park in Cold Spring to Little Stony Point and the Breakneck Connector segment, and reconnecting people to the river.

Learn more about what's planned for the Shoreline Trail→