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Second leg you cross over a pedestrian bridge above the train tracks to Arden Point for various views of the Hudson River beyond. Third leg includes some bamboo forested areas as well as the path Benedict Arnold used to flee before his treasonous actions were discovered. There is signage and a display board with the history related to the historic Beverly Dock Road.
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Take the Metro North Hudson line to the Garrison station. There are no public restrooms available at the trail or the train station. During the American Revolutionary War, iron excavated from this mine was used to make swords, cannons, and more.
This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops. It is the oldest complete surviving flag in the United States, predating the American Revolution, and may have been taken to the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The last living verified Revolutionary War veteran was buried here nearly 100 years after American independence.
This gorgeous waterfall is the perfect reward after a beautiful day hike. A beautiful Georgian church alongside the Thames has a crypt in the basement, in which are buried the bodies of the infamous American traitor Benedict Arnold, his wife Peggy, and their daughter Sophia. Cushing was one of the founders of the United States and his grave is located in a tiny, odd, tucked-away state park with very little signage. ## Become an Atlas Obscura Member * * * Join our community of curious explorers.
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