Hiking in the Hudson Highlands Inspired by William Thomas Howell

Learn about the Hudson Highlands in the early 1900’s in this history hike guided by Richard and William Vacek based on the writings and photographs of William Thompson Howell, a serious hiker who lived 100 years ago. The hike will give you a glimpse into the past with stories drawn from Howell’s writings about the mountains, the forests, the river, and the “mountain people” he befriended. A moderate hike on a portion of the Howell Trail includes river views.