Events
The 2025 Hudson River Valley Ramble will occur on August 30th and every day in September.
If you have questions about hosting an event for the Ramble, please email ramble@hudsongreenway.ny.gov.
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Historians Paddle & Hike of Germantown and Catskill
Location
Ernest R. Lasher Jr. Memorial Park
Anchorage Road
Germantown, NY 12526
County: Columbia
Region: Upper Hudson
Date(s)
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September 16, 2023, 10:00AM
- Rain Date: September 17, 2023, 10:00AM
Details
Event Type Paddle Description Germantown Historian Tom Shannon will lead a paddle from Lasher Park in Germantown across the Hudson into the Ramshorn Creek. Greene County Historian Jonathan Palmer will then lead the group on a hike through the Ramshorn Livingston Sanctuary. The paddle is about 5 miles round trip and the hike will be about two miles long. The event begins and ends at Lasher Park. There will be a break for lunch. Organization Hosting the Event Germantown History Department Phone Number (518) 822-7908Registration
Advance registration required.9/15/23 deadline for registration. Register by emailing germantownhistory@gmail.com
Additional Information
We will paddle from Lasher Park in Germantown across the Hudson then into the mouth of the Ramshorn Creek. We will then dock there and hike the Ramshorn Livingston Sanctuary including an ascent to the top of the observation tower. There is about 5 miles total paddling and 2 miles of moderate/easy hiking.Additional Equipment Required: Please pack comfortable hiking shoes/boots in a dry bag. You may want to bring binoculars for birdwatching at the sanctuary.
Trip Duration (hours): 6
Difficulty: Moderate
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 12
Length (miles): 7
Boat: You must provide your own boat.
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No