Empire State Trail

Empire State Trail. At Pebbles Island State Park. , Peebles Island State Park , Peebles Island is one of the five named islands in the delta-like configuration at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. Originally inhabited by Native Americans, it came to house a number of industries powered by local waterpower during America's industrial rise in the 19th Century. Today, Peebles Island is a State Park offering trails, amenities, and scenic views. The former industrial buildings now house the Peebles Island Resource Center detailing the island's industrial history, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor Visitor Center. , Peabody Bleachery , The brick industrial buildings across the parking lot were operated by Cluett, Peabody and Co., a manufacturer of men's collars and shirts, which constructed a bleachery in 1909 to treat and finish raw cloth for their factory, located across the Hudson River in Troy. After decades of successful operation, the bleachery closed in 1972. New York State purchased the island the following year and turned it into a state park. The former bleachery complex is now home to the Division for Historic Preservation, a part of New York State's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation., [ Side 2: ] , The 750-mile Empire State Trail connects people to New York's spectacular natural beauty, cultural heritage, iconic landscapes, and unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities. The Trail promotes healthy lifestyles and provides a place for friends and families to experience the Empire State's special places and rich diversity - connecting urban centers, village main streets, and rural communities from New York City through the Hudson River Valley, west to Buffalo along the historic Erie Canal, and north to the Champlain Valley and Adirondacks. Enjoy the journey.