In a partnership with private landowners, this trail has been made available for public use. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Once on the higher trail, it became more scenic, especially around the waterfall. Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, Canopus Lake Overlook Loop – Fahnestock State Park, Follow Scenes From The Trail on WordPress.com. Bouchoux Trail - Jensen's Ledges is located in Hancock. There are several NPS trail markers on the trees, which are good but if you’re going to see the landmarks then definitely read the reviews first. The trail is poorly marked, especially by the river. The trails are on private property but open to the public, so be respectful. Creative hikers have built some stone furniture here, so we took a break here to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Route 17 W to exit 87A onto NY268 toward Cadosia & Hancock, NY. The signs about a mile at the top are confusing and make you think that you are trespassing. Cons: Ankle breaker trail, sign, signs, everywhere there’s signs. You come to another road with private homes at the end. Work through the early climb and follow the unmarked paths to the right. A short distance up the road is the trail register and we signed in. ( Log Out / Was definitely a work out for an out of shape couple - but we'll worth it for the view and to see some hand made rock furniture - very unique, Hotels near Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve & Science Center, Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve & Science Center Tickets. Change ). Long straight up. Since they are short hikes, we did three on each day and they were completed in two consecutive weekends. Beautiful outlooks and incredible waterfalls. Upon crossing the stream, one can see where it drops off the cliff to create the waterfall. The National Park Service rates this hike as difficult, but it’s just a … Definitely a good spot to have lunch and take in the incredible views of the Delaware river and Pennsylvania.The remainder of the trail after the waterfalls/ledges etc. Take some time to see the waterfall to the trail on the right once you hear the running water. Highly recommend it...but be careful! This was an OK hike. Jensen’s Ledges - Bouchoux Trail in Hancock, reviews by real people. Trails are clearly marked. Just before a stream crossing, there is a short spur trail on the right that leads to a ledge. ( Log Out / Known officially as “Bouchoux Trail” or “Jensen’s Ledges,” The Ledges, as the locals call it, is a short but steep hike on a rocky woods road, leading to panoramic views of the Upper Delaware River Valley. Back half less maintained . I was able to capture this image of Bouchoux Hill from the tracks. This is a gorgeous photo opportunity. This is a great hike but it is mostly a steep grade on a rocky trail. We had a hard time finding the next trail to the ledge. The woods are pretty with big boulders and a few huge Hemlocks, but you end on another dead end road with 2 houses on it. Reading your post and seeing your pictures helped to familiarize ourselves with the trail before we got there. While sitting on a rock, relaxing and having a snack, I saw what looked like a trailhead at the southern end of the parking area. For Your Safety: Wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots. campaign. The waterfall will come first. not give this a REAL review. Went early spring during the thaw, falls were great you can get right up to it. We did this hike first because it was the furthest north. Just be careful as it can be a horrific drop. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We got a late start on this Sunday morning and didn’t arrive at the trailhead until about 10:45 am after a two hour drive from Westchester County. Continue on until you see the rock sculptures. Be cautious near the ledges. I opened the trail register by that foundation, it was full of garbage including a nasty diaper. No facilities. All parcels are located on Bouchoux Trail-- a private road running along the Delaware River. Parking is limited. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.