Peebles Island State Park
Park Small New York state park at river confluence
A New York State park at the Mohawk-Hudson confluence offering riverside trails, picnic areas and industrial archaeology; paddlers and walkers use its short network of paths.
Peebles Island State Park is a small state park located at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers near the village of Waterford in New York. The park protects riverfront land, historic industrial archaeology and provides trails for walking and river viewing.
Visitors use the park’s short trail network to access waterfront viewpoints and to view remnants of 19th- and early 20th-century industrial and canal-era structures along the rivers. Interpretive signage explains elements of the site’s industrial past.
The park lies at the junction of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers, adjacent to the New York State Canal System and a short drive from the city of Troy and the town of Waterford.
- River confluence and canal views: Situated at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers, the park provides riverfront trails and views of historic canal infrastructure associated with New York's Erie Canal system.
How to Get to Peebles Island State Park #
Peebles Island is a short drive from Albany and Troy, New York, and is accessed via local roads. Parking is available at the park entrance; pedestrian and bicycle access from nearby towns is straightforward.
Tips for Visiting Peebles Island State Park #
- Combine a walk here with a trip to nearby historic Waterford - the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson is a very photogenic spot.
- Use the river-side trails for flat cycling and easy, scenic walks.
Best Time to Visit Peebles Island State Park #
Spring and autumn are the most atmospheric seasons, with river activity and colours respectively.
Weather & Climate near Peebles Island State Park #
Peebles Island State Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (959 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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