Ice Caves
| Address: | Sams Point Rd, Pine Bush, NY 12566, USA |
| Phone: | +1 845-647-7989 |
| Site: | nysparks.com |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
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Bethany Mahre
I havent seen another place quite like this in the area -- the ice caves are really unique. Theres a well maintained boardwalk through so its pretty easy/accessible. Id like to see it again with the ice! We visited during a peak leaf peeping weekend so it was a busy day in the parking lot -- we had to wait for a spot to open up. Unfortunately, the staff at the parking lot/visitor center do not help matters with their confusing and inconsistent rules and brusque manner. Dont let them turn you away!
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Jenn Fung
The ice caves are only one attraction within the Sams Point Preserve. The hike is doable for beginners, but one has to exercise extra caution. The hike itself, including pictures and the normal walking time would easily be 3 hrs round-trip. The rocks leading down and into the caves are slippery from the streaming water along the walls. The coolness in the caves were a nice reprieve from the physically-tasking hike. Its definitely a unique place to see and worth the time to get to.
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Kevin Coffer
Easy hike from the Visitors Center. Not as challenging as they make it out to be. But you do need to exercise caution. You dont want to fall in a hole. It can be dangerous if you arent paying attention. But the climbing is easy for a novice. Easy for kids but again, keep a careful eye on them. No handicap friendly at all. Probably takes 30-45 minutes to walk the little .3 mile loop when you get there. Check out the Visitors Center upon arrival. Great maps and info. Have fun!
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Jonathon Long
Super easy hike to the ice trail. Very well maintained. The trail through the ice caves is somewhat slippery and narrow in places but is exceptionally well marked and there are hand rails in most places where you need them. The caves are cool but you dont need any cold weather gear. Good footwear and water are all that you really need.
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Michael J Lambie
These things were so refreshing in the summer heat. I want to go back when they truly are frozen. A great break from the city, and a fun hike. Youll feel like Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom, but with way less doom!
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Ruth Krais
Amazing!!! Wear appropriate shoes and bring plenty of water and a full battery on your phone so you can take thousands of pictures. A must adventure to do make sure you can spend the whole day there.
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Nermine Meikhaeil
Very fun and adventurous! Felt like a girl scout. Not your ordinary park. Youll feel entertained for a good 3 hours. Its worth the drive there. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
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james bond
Worth it. This is a great easy out door hiking experience. Nothing that is challenging you can do this with kids. Bring a backpack with water and snacks.
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Benjamin Healey
Ice caves are a fantastic hike. They are closed during winter months, due to-- shocker-- ice. Make it there during the warm months for a memorable hike!
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Olga Kovalenko
Perfect place for hiking! The view from mountains is breathing and if you go there in Summer, the ice caves work like a natural AC and cool you down :)
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Nancy Hyton
Amazing hike - beautiful views over the Hudson valley, lovely little side trails through fields of blueberry bushes, and the coolest ice caves.
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Kevin Orlando
Definately an awesome place. Easy hike with wide gravel trails to the caves, moderately challenging trail through the caves. Amazing views
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MJezey
Great views and great for a family trip. Downside was that there wasnt as much ice as expected but it was still a great getaway.
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Vincent Tub
Just did it with my kids ages 4 and 6. 1.5 hours to the ice caves and Sams point. 3 hrs trip with kids. Had a great time.
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Nick Karl
Great novice hike - lots of views and wild berries (wild blueberries - aka huckleberries in late June early July)
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Nicholas Berkun
I love to be outside on the trail. Trails are well marked and there is plenty of space to stretch my legs.
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William Smith
Indiana Jones style hiking, planks, Bridges and ladders guide you through the caves. Unexpectedly cool.
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Gonzalo Navarrete
Nice, but short trail if one is doing only the ice caves. The rest of the park is amazing.
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Laurel Cohen
Well maintained trails through the caves, great adventure. Ill definitely go back.
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Steven Huang
Every good hiking trail. Easy and interesting. Also lots of blueberries in July.
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Brian Fediuk
Definitely worth checking out. This is a really cool place!
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Bernadette Scuderi
Great hike. Definitely worth the 10 dollar parking fee.
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Jess Weller
Beautiful views, may be difficult for children under 5
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Jermaine Robinson
Awesome hike! Bring water if its a hot day
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Aleksey Aronov
This place has the most amazing caves ever
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Frank Hablawi
Fun, but be wary if you are claustrophobic!
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KRISTEEN PIAZZA
Great hike. Awesome on a hot summer day!
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Michael Dobbs
Awesome view on top of the mountains
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Anna Sienkiewycz
Beautiful view and an easy walk up.
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Omar R
Great views, loved the caves!
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Bruno Krauchthaler
Easy to get to small hike.
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Henny L
Cool place to check ouy
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Di N
Be careful! ! And cold
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Addie Tacadena
Nice hike but no ice!
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Yi-Chung Chen
Fun hike, but short
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Rob Wells
Must check out
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rob vasko
Great hiking.
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Andel Collazo
Breathtaking.
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Joyce Lai
Beautiful!!!
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Darlene Long
Love it here
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