Directions to Hannacroix Creek Preserve

Access to the preserve is from a parking area on the west side of State Route 144 just south of the Albany/Greene County line. between the Hamlets of New Baltimore and Coeymans. 

You may reach the Hudson River Interpretive Trail via a short walk across Route 144. 

From the South

To reach the Hannacroix Creek Preserve or Hudson River Interpretive trail from the south, use exit 21B of the Thruway.

Take route 9W north 2.2 miles.

Turn right on State Route 144 (at Albrights Garage).

Follow route 144 North for about 3.3 miles back over the Thruway and thru the New Baltimore National Historic District.

North of the hamlet of New Baltimore you come first to the sign for the Hudson River Interpretive Trail on the right, and just beyond it on the left the sign and entrance for the Hannacroix Creek Preserve.

From the North

Take Thruway exit 22.

Turn right on State route 144.

Follow route 144 south thru Coeymans (maybe 9 miles).

The entrance to the Preserve is on your right just past the Hannacroix creek, over the Albany/Greene county line.

From Albany

Either follow Pearl Street out of Albany until it becomes Route 144 and then follow the directions above,

or take Route 9W south to Ravena, at the second light in Ravena turn left onto route 143.

Follow Route 143 1 mile to the fork.

Bear right onto Westerlo street.

Follow Westerlo down the hill until it intersects Route 144.

Turn right onto Route 144. Follow it less than one mile to the Preserve entrance on your right.