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The 2025 Hudson River Valley Ramble will occur on August 30th and every day in September.
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Trails & Tales of Traphagen and Other Historic Sites of West Nyack
Location
131 Germonds Road, West Nyack NY 10994
131 Germonds Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
County: Rockland
Region: Lower Hudson
Date(s)
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September 13, 2025, 9:00AM
- Rain Date: September 20, 2025, 9:00AM
Details
Event Type Historic Site Tour/History Description 9am Check In 9:30am-10:30am Walk the trails of the historic Traphagen property. Easy. Hiking boots or sneakers are appropriate. Not stroller or handicap accessible. The Traphagen property includes the 1791 Tallman-Budke House and the 1820 Vanderbilt - Budke - Traphagen House, both on the New York State and National Register of Historic Places. Trail Length: 1.5 miles 10:30am - Tour of the 1791 Tallman-Budke House with Town Historian Larry Kigler Optional: Continue tour of other historic sites in West Nyack 11:30am - Drive 1.5 miles to the Historic Clarkstown Reformed Church, 107 Strawtown Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 The steeple of the Historic Clarkstown Reform Church is visible to the adjacent New York State Thruway and has been an assembled parsonage since 1750. The current church building dates to 1871. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington made his headquarters on four separate occasions in Rockland County in nearby Tappan and corresponded with the first Pastor of the church. Washington’s troops camped in the area and marched through on their way to victory at Yorktown. Stop by for a tour of this wonderful historic church led by the Current Pastor, Reverend Richard Hasselbach and view copies of the correspondence between Washington and the first Pastor. 12:30pm - Drive .5 miles to 1840 Tavern, 1 Strawtown Road, West Nyack, NY 10994. Participants responsible to pay for their own lunch. Organization Hosting the Event Town of Clarkstown Phone Number (845) 639-2050Registration
Advance registration required.RSVP to supervisor@clarkstown.org or call 845-639-2050. https://forms.gle/P4eteuQZ79pEWER87
Additional Information
Additional Equipment Required: Sneakers recommended.Event Duration (hours): 1.5-3
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 8
Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No