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Highway 301: Cold Spring to Carmel, Hudson Highlands, New York
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Highway 301: Cold Spring to Carmel

NY 301, Cold Spring Turnpike, Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road · Cold Spring → Carmel

Sweeping18.6 mi30 min1,600 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,200 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 301 starts at the Highway 9D junction in Cold Spring and climbs through Nelsonville as Cold Spring Turnpike. It crosses US 9 at Mekeel Corners and enters Clarence Fahnestock State Park.

In the park the road crosses Clove Creek several times and runs along the south bank of Canopus Lake. Beyond the Taconic State Parkway it turns southeast and passes Boyds Corner Reservoir and the West Branch Reservoir, which it crosses on a causeway. Both reservoirs belong to New York City's Croton system. The drive ends just before Highway 52 in Carmel.

The road is wooded and winding, with one twistier stretch near the end.

Along the way

  1. Cold Spring
  2. Canopus Lake
  3. Carmel
Elevation
1,600 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,200 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
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Good to know

  • Fahnestock State Park draws hikers and paddlers on weekends, so expect parked cars.
  • Cold Spring is a village with local traffic.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511NY traffic and travel information.

Questions about this drive

How long is Highway 301 from Cold Spring to Carmel?

Highway 301 from Cold Spring to Carmel is 18.6 miles and takes about 30 minutes.

Does Highway 301 go through Fahnestock State Park?

Yes. It crosses Clarence Fahnestock State Park and runs along Canopus Lake.

What does Highway 301 cross near Carmel?

It crosses the West Branch Reservoir on a causeway before reaching Carmel.

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