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Protecting the future of our irreplaceable landscape
For over 30 years, Winnakee Land Trust has worked in partnership with private landowners
to conserve and sustainably manage some of the Hudson Valley’s most vulnerable lands,
including thousands of acres of open space, forests, farms, wetlands and watersheds,
and wildlife habitats that are critical to the region’s environmental health.
The power of land trusts
Land trusts exist to save land and, through the power of conservation, help make communities stronger and healthier for a more secure future. Winnakee is accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, leveraging protection of Hudson Valley lands and waters for the benefit of everyone and making a regional impact to global issues.
Our Priorities
Protect
Winnakee protects threatened land, watersheds, habitat, and endangered forests, to safeguard what is unique and irreplaceable in The Hudson Valley.
Restore
Our sustainable management plans are a nature-based solution to improve our region’s ecological health and help forests in decline regenerate naturally.
Connect
Winnakee connects the community to the lands we protect through trail access and programs to inspire engaged communities.
Why Forests Matter
Winnakee recognizes that forest lands are vital to NY’s ecological and economic well-being, and that saving them is an indispensable investment in our future.
Restoring forests – and the ecosystem services they provide for all life – is essential to maintaining the special quality of life we enjoy here in the Hudson Valley.
Learn MoreExplore Our Preserves
Winnakee is committed to bridging more ways for the public to connect with and benefit from the bounty of our region. We have developed over 20 miles of trails that take visitors through some of our region’s most rewarding natural areas protected by Winnakee.
Visit Parks & PreservesWelcome to Winnakee’s Conservation Land Guide
You can browse our properties using this map, or use the Legend below to find hiking trails. Featured properties (orange pins) typically have parking areas, mapped trails, and more detailed information. All of our Conservation Areas are open to the public. Hover over the pinned areas for details or visit our Parks and Preserves page.