Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Peebles Island State Park in Cohoes
Categories
Location on the map
Cohoes, Albany County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Public toilet
Yes
Phone: +1 518-268-2188
Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–8PM
- Tuesday:7AM–8PM
- Wednesday:7AM–8PM
- Thursday:7AM–8PM
- Friday:7AM–8PM
- Saturday:7AM–8PM
- Sunday:7AM–8PM
Comments (100)
There isnt a ton of incline which I prefer and the tree roots make your feet a bit unhappy but its a peaceful walk. Nice scenery of the mohawk and the falls. Youre sure to spot a kind deer or 5. I like the trail and would recommend for a quick morning or evening hike for those nearby.
An absolute hidden gem and jewel at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. Keep an eye out for uninterpreted outlines of Rev. War redoubts in the woods as you take in the parameter trail. Perfect for kids but just be careful on some sections where there are steep cliffs. The birding cant be beat. The visitor center has intermittent hours but is generally open during the spring and summer. Clean restrooms is a hallmark of NY State Parks. This facility is no exception. Usually there is ample, free parking.
Small park with a pavilion that can be used for parties. Fabulous easy hiking trails with views of the Mohawk River. Bring binoculars,there are lots of eagles and other wildlife. Free to the public. Bathroom available.
As always a very nice way to spend an afternoon. We found some great surprises in the form of inspirational hand painted rocks strategically placed throughout! The water is running nicely this time of the year to make the falls especially pretty. Keep your eyes open for deer and other wildlife, we saw an amazing mature male bald eagle in flight during our visit...breath taking!
Had a wonderful time walking around the perimeter of Peebles Island! The trails were clearly marked and well maintained.
A nice island state park. Trail can circle the entire island & a few located within for shorter distance.Some wildlife. In the past Ive seen deer.Has views of a few dams, of Troy, Waterford. I believe its a mohawk river connection to the Hudson river, but am unsure.
Love the trails and the wildlife! Great for photos or to just clear your head.
Lots to love about this park including a surprisingly decent trail through the woods and a huge and well-maintained picnic area. Im sure in peak season, you may want to consider coming early or bringing your own tent and tables.
Great perimeter trail, perfect for children amen dogs. Some uphill but mostly flat.
Very nice park for Bald Eagle watching , Erie Canal - Mohawk River and the Hudson River meet.
Nice hike. Not too steep. Also mostly in the shade! Dog friendly (must keep dog on their leash) would recommend wearing boots, as it is normally muddy (or dusty from the dirt).
A great place to bring your dog even for off leash roaming together. Its surrounded by water, so its pretty safe! :3 A nice park.
Great place to spend 1 to 2 hours exploring!
Took my kids this time and did the perimeter trail walk. We had fun. Moderately busy, probably came across someone else on the trail every 5 minutes or so. Beautiful. The leaves covering the trail made it a little tricky to see some of the foot holds so my advice is take your time and wear good shoes. Its worth it though.
This place is pretty easy walking trails. Theres plenty of beautiful views and water features. You can even walk down and get right to the water.Theres plenty of wildlife to view on the preserve. I got to see a baby deer once right up close!
Great walking park by the river a little history lesson wildlife abounds!!
Nice place to take a walk. If you have small children or animals that life to bolt, we aware there are some high drop offs with out railings.
Easy-level hike with great water views. Semi-friendly encounters possible, but distance always wise; bug spray also smart. Despite being 5 minutes from the north end of I- 787 [& NY-787], it is a mostly convenient, quiet, and tranquil respite
I loved walking this park. The leaves are changing for fall. The views were beautiful and the trees are old. You get to see water, land and history all in one place. They have picnic tables and benches along the paths. I love the tree with amazing roots. ❤️ Worth the walk..
Beautiful hike. Trails are very well maintained. Great for families, kids and pet friendly.
Kid and dog friendly with picnic tables around the trails. Easy and clear trails. The kids had fun in the water finding tiny shells and seeing all the little fish.
Such a beautiful gem right in the heart of Cohoes! We saw so many deer and many other forms of wildlife too! Only downfall are the people who bring their non-behaved dogs that bark at everyone and any other dogs. Most of the dogs on the trails were fine but theres always a few hyper ones.
We have been here more times than I can count. It is perfect for my preschool aged son and you never quite know what youre going to get! Sometimes you see deer, bald eagles, great blue heron, a fox or other wildlife! Its never boring no matter how many times you go!
Great park with nicely maintained trails (lots of roots though so watch your step). Easy hike with plenty of places to stop and admire great views of the river and small falls.
Nice water views following an easy path around the island. Refreshing experience in the north part of the city.
Nice place to walk or have a picnic. Little one should be kept close. To many places to get injured or worse... Locks, falls, cliffs and quickly moving water pose a danger for younger children and those who are not paying attention to their surroundings.I often go there to take pictures. Sunsets are nice. There is plenty of wildlife with deer, rabbits, owls, eagles and just about everything in between.There are picnic tables, grills, water fountains, restrooms and a information center.
Getting into the parking lot is a little confusing, but otherwise a pleasant experience. The trails are maintained and generally wide enough for 2-4 people wide. A great place to merge history and nature together into a pleasant hike or run. Carry in/carry out policy with the exception of dog cleanup stations at pavilion and trailhead. For an added experience you can kayak in/out vice drive. Also includes footbridges to surrounding islands for additional views/exploration. Trails are easily marked, and young kid friendly.
Beautiful walk. Easy too. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to do this place! I love the waterfall in the middle of the walk! I even saw a deer today!! The hike was a little steep in some places so just be careful walking on the edge. But I give it 20/10 ! Please come and go on this walk! You will not be disappointed!!!
Keeping to the perimeter it is an easy 2 mile hike. Fun at any time of year. Always an opportunity to see deer, eagles and other wildlife.
One can enjoy exploring the various trails around the island. There are markings along the way that will help guide you. It is also well-maintained. The best thing about this place is you get to experience some of natures best offer for free.
The trails are easy. If you take the long way around its about a half mile from Head to toe. The scenery is Beautiful worth the walk. Not into the Walk? There is a scenic area w Picnic tables and grills as you enter the Park. Bathrooms are open.
Easy to navigate, well kept trails that lead to scenic views. The park areas have plenty of space for families to enjoy the riverside.
Peebles is one of my most favorite Capital District stomping grounds.Its peaceful and quiet, and an easy trail to take people of all ages!Its a gem that offers beautiful views, and a sanctuary for the diverse wildlife I end up seeing every time Im there! My dog especially loves that aspect.If I need a respite after work, I know I can always count on Peebles for an enjoyable and relaxing experience!
The trail was great. Not too long that it wouldn’t be a relaxing experience. Not too short either.The perimeter trail essentially takes you along the Mohawk river, the view is great. I think you even get to see where its originating from the Hudson. You do see deers in the deer trail. So, all good!Great place to spend the afternoon.
Great place to bring the family for a walk or a nice cook out at this beautiful park
Cold damp and muddy, good day forbade hike. The perimeter trail was closed in a couple spots due to standingwater and mud, but theres plenty of ways around those spots. Be a nice place for a family hike. Definitely fo some research. Theres earthworks from the US army during the revolutionary War, and a couple eagle nests.
Very nice area to walk around, with the trail along the border
Great walk in nature. The Mohawk River is spectacular. I recommend this park.
Very cleas and spacious with a river view, grills and picnic tables as well as rest rooms. Highly recommend.
I love this state park! The hiking is nice and is close to the city but doesnt feel close at all. Great for dogs too!
I love the trails, and doing the full outter loop makes me feel great and the views are always great. Worth checking out, fall is turning out beautiful there at the moment
This is a fantastic spot. I have been exploring this park for the past few months and I still find it quite amazing. Cannot wait to start my longer walks when it gets warmer.
All the different trails give hikers of different levels places to go. The outer trails offer the best views, including the dam. Perfect for a family outing or a hike alone for a mini escape.
Great little spot to walk around and just be. Nice gentleman with his telescope showed me a bald eagle nest that has an eaglet in it. so peaceful.
Such a great place to go for a walk and get away from the concrete, brick, and blacktop. Best part is, its only a 15 minute drive.
Great nature walking trails saw Bald Eagle in nest, deers and waterfalls. Excellent family picnic or romantic casual date picnic.
Peebles Island is a great walk in the woods. And along the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. It offers great views at every step. Offer a distant but unobstructed view of an Eagles nest on the far shore. This is the pair...one was hunting for food up River and around the bend.
I love to bring the kids here to see the deer that inhabit this island in the middle of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers intersection through Waterford and Cohoes. There are miles of walking trails throughout the island, all well maintained during all seasons. The deer here are very used to the human visitors to the island, and can be seen easily during the early evening hours and just post dawn hours. They seem to like to eat and walk durning these times. I have been to this island to see these events for the past decade and love the connection to nature you can cultivate here.
At the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson, this is a little triangle of fun. With well-marked trails all over the island, a sunny day warrants going here. You can also see bald eagles here as there are a couple of pairs that breed here.
Nice olace for walking around with family to feel the nature and also get to see the deer.
The beginning of the Erie Canal. History and currently still making more. Waterford is a beautiful town with friendly People whom appriciate the folks whom come through to to visit.
Lovely state park with scenic views of the Mohawk River. Lovely picnic tables, and rest rooms available at the visitors center.
Beautiful park, gorgeous. Lots of informative history..
Amazing views with great walking trails and deer who let you come right up to them.
Nature welcomes us! Eagles nest here in the trees by the river. Deer are close by in the woods, and unafraid. Many species of birds charm the trees with their songs. Visit. Experience the beauty and peace of nature.
Pretty beautiful. nice place for picnics and great scenery of the river
Great place to walk around
Nice parking lot with launch. Clam water, nice views, big fish and variety of wildlife. No fees.
Beautiful Park, nice easy hiking running trails and history signage. Great place to spend the day and relax.
Im here today selling my hand crafted wood items at the annual Harvest Moot. This is a beautiful setting for a small craft fair!
Im being petty only giving 4 stars. I loved it, they had plenty of seating available it was clean and just beautiful. The reason for 4 stars is my precious dad who was surprising my mother with a picnic had to hike all his stuff down (he just had a stroke and went through chemo) the parking layout was alittle awkward for us navigating all of that.But highly recommend ! During the summer you can go to a boat launch they rent kayaks!
This is a great place to hike and see some great views of the Mohawk River only 20 minutes from albany. The perimeter trail is a must-see. Its a little less than 2 miles all the way around but youre treated to beautiful vistas of the river, dam, and waterfall. The trail is pretty flat and well maintained. You see some beautiful deer and there is even remnants of encampments by revolutionary war soldiers. Theres something here for everyone. This is a great place to walk your dog aswell.
Pretty scenic park but we couldnt find the path to the waterfall.
Very nice trails. Great for casual hiking
Beautiful trails! Fantastic way to spend the afternoon! Bring bug spray!
Amazing resource. Easy walk for most people. Fascinating geology and history.
Our favorite family walking place, a great local hike worth exploring!
Solid hiking/walking park! Super cool terrain overlooking Hudson/Mohawk river confluence. Very beautiful, perfect for people of all abilities. Always plenty of wildlife including deer, various birds species, turkeys, garter snake, bald eagle, osprey, herons, mallards and geese. Very cool, a common place for us to come stretch out our legs!
Beautiful hike for the whole family no matter the time of year. Huge yards, wide trails, much seating, dog- and kid- friendly. Kayaking looks great!
The views from the perimeter trail are not to be missed! Fantastic wildlife viewing, great picnicking, and perfect paddling.
Great little park in the middle of an urban city. Charcoal grills, hiking, eagles nest, a pavilion you can book, canoe launch and clean.
One of my favorite parks in the area. Love how many trails there are and how well documented the areas history is.
Great little park on an island with a 2 mile perimeter trail and several interior trails. All of the island is wilderness other than the parking lot and nearby old factory buildings. Several deer permanently reside on the island, and there are bald eagles nearby. Great views of the river in many directions, nice trees, picnic areas, pavilion, etc. Restrooms closed except in summer. Admission fee is charged only on summer weekends. Enjoyable for all ages and very close to Troy. Sometimes a touch crowded, but not bad.
Great place to come and hike and see some wildlife
Beautiful trails and beautiful views. A must visit
This place is a peaceful spot and a happy place bc its so peaceful
A really beautiful and underrated place in Troy. There are lots of birds you can see. It is a quiet place. The scenery is great. It has a nice trail to walk along. This is as good as any other state park. It is remarkably clean considering it to be in close proximity to a metropolitan area. One can come here by bus or bike from RPI. Visiting it in spring is a great idea. However, I look forward to visiting it again later this year to see the fall colors. There are a couple of good restaurants in the vicinity of the state park.
Put your kayaks in at the boat ramp and have a blast paddling around the islands. Who would have ever thought you could catch so much nature in troy
Loved the experience, really friendly staff. Great place to come and have a relatively easy scenic hike with the entire family.
Im so upset that Ive lived in upstate ny my entire life and never knew about this magical place. Go and do the perimeter trail and feel as if youre back in time where humans didnt destroy the earth like we have.
Lovely trails and river views. Look for very tame deer too!
Great walk with views of deer and other wild life
We had a great views on our walk. Very easy trails and friedly environment with rangers and kids.And deer run is full of deer. Friendly to people but, still allittle shy especially the baby deer.
Beautiful park, hiking only. Not for young kids. The perimeter trail (2 miles long) goes along a cliff. The trail is mostly flat with many rest areas.
A wonderful set of trails. Eagles, deer, herons, marine life. Plenty to see & some lovely views.
Nice little hike and some nice views
Nice short parameter walk. Lots of snakes. Cool!
Such a well maintained park, the people who work there are lovely and knowledgeable about the parks history. Amazing for bird watching, they have nesting bald eagles in the park. The Cohoes falls are just up the river so its a lovely drive through town from one to the other.
Beautiful scenery and a nice short nature walk.
A lovely place, with nice moderate hikes, good picnic spots, and a nice event pavilion.
Total reviews rating 4.7
100 Reviews for Peebles Island State Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-29We went kayaking around the island. We saw 3 bald eagles and many turtles sunbathing! Always a beautiful place to hike and kayak!
Review №2
2021-11-13Beautiful place to take a nice hike with your dogs or family. The views are amazing we saw a bald eagle and a deer. Loved sitting and watching the waterfalls absolutely will be going back again!!
Review №3
2021-10-09Love everything about Peebles Island. It’s beautiful and so peaceful. So much amazing wildlife. Relaxing easy to walk trails. Not to long. Great place to go relax and be in nature. Great parking, picnic areas tables and Bathrooms across the road.
Review №4
2021-07-05I would have to say this place is a hidden gem. I went here for the 1st time and walked the trail around the island. It was absolutely a wonderful peaceful walk. The wildlife and landscape you get to see is beautiful. The views from different places on the trail are wonderful. The only thing I would have to say is if you bring little ones with you keep them close to you. Some of the trail gets close to a drop off edge in some places. Very well taken care of from what I seen. I did not see any trash around on the trail I took. I took the 2 mile around the island trail. I would say this is a great place to go for a walk with a camera for sure.
Review №5
2021-07-26Very nice little park. The point that over looks the falls is particulary relaxing and at least 10° cooler than the surrounding area. And due to the elevation it often has a nice breeze blowing through the area. The deer run trail is the shortest path to it.
Review №6
2022-03-06Very beautiful and peaceful. Bring bug spray! Can see deer and have picnics or play a sport in the open field. During the winter is a very cool sight to see.
Review №7
2021-07-30I parked at the visitor center and walked over the bridge to get there. The trail is easy with lots of wildlife and cliff over water views. Bugs were bad so wear spray. It would be a great place to fish. You can rent kayaks and bikes along the canal.
Review №8
2022-06-05A beautiful island park.Do the perimeter trail. A pleasant hour stroll.
Review №9
2021-08-24I parked at the visitor center. There is the cleanest restroom ever Ive seen at the public park. There is a unique one lane bridge here.
Review №10
2022-03-20My sons favorite hike! Cool place any season tho of course can get muddy in spring and icy in winter with cliffs off to the river. Always wildlife to observe near/on water. Reasonable amount of parking. Loops with shortcut options.