Nike Town Park

Trail Uses:

Hiking

Fees:

None

GPS:

41.05168, -73.92845

Not TC maintained

Directions

Directions to Clausland Mountain County Park:

North of the park from Route 59 take Route 303 south, and turn left onto Spruce Street (County Route 28), which turns into Clausland Mountain Road. Make a right on Tweed Boulevard, then turn right on Nike Lane, and bear left at the fork. The park entrance is on the left. GPS Coordinates: 41.053099, -73.927297

Park Overview

This former Nike Hercules radar tracking station is now a town park featuring hiking, open space and scenic views.

Trail Overview

An orange-blazed trail connects to the Long Path in Clausland Mountain County Park.

Click to view photos (and a brief description) from a hike in Nike Town Park.

Park Description

This former military site served as a Nike Hercules radar tracking station for the U.S. government. It includes 50 additional acres owned with Rockland County and Scenic Hudson. Hiking, open space and scenic views are the main features.