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Clausland Mountain Park, a 532-acre park, is located at 10 Nike Lane, Upper Grandview, NY 10960 in Rockland County.
The park is a heavily wooded mountain composed primarily of hardwoods; Red Oak, White Oak, Maple, Hickory, Beech, Dogwood, interspersed with numerous thick Hemlock stands and dense sections of Mountain Laurel.Clausland Park is maintained in its natural state offering many scenic views . While the area does not contain any permanent bodies of water, during periods of heavy rain many streams cascade down the mountain. The major trail is the Long Path and can be identified by a blue blaze. It runs in a north - south direction beginning at the former Nike site off Highland Avenue and exits at Tackamack Town Park.
A Bit of History
"Clausland is named after the "Clever Indian", Jans Claus, whose Indian name was Tackamack. He acted as an agent for the sale of land to Dutch settlers. Clausland Mountain Park was purchased in 1969, funded by local donations, County funds and a Federal grant. Three adjoining tax delinquent parcels were acquired in 1981. In 2000, two more parcels consisting of 50 acres, were purchased in cooperation with Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc., Clausland Mountain Preservation Association, Town of Orangetown, NYS Department of Parks & Recreation and Columbia University."
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Things To Do at Clausland Mountain Park
Bird Watching
Geological study
Hiking and walking trails
Nature hikes and Nature Study
Scenic views over the Hudson Valley
Accessible: No
After a day of birding, hiking, nature study, and relaxing in the fresh air, pack a picnic from the healthy produce at one of the
Hudson Valley Farmers Markets.
If you prefer eating out in Rockland County, find the best
cafes and restaurants in Nyack.
Location: Upper Grandview
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Clausland Mountain Park
