Discover Upper Nyack
2 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Nyack Beach State Park
Riverside park with cliffs, wooded trails and wide Hudson River vistas — great for sunrise/sunset, long exposures of the river and framed shots of the Tappan Zee (Mario Cuomo) bridge. Trails (Plateau, Hook Mountain approach) give elevated viewpoints; lower riverbank offers reflective foregrounds. Limited parking and occasional crowds — arrive early on weekdays. Open year-round; winter adds snow/ice textures and cross-country tracks.
Nyack Beach Trail
A flat, riverside trail along the Hudson with rocky bluffs, exposed bedrock, and sweeping river vistas — excellent for wide landscapes, reflections, and dramatic skies. Best at golden hour and blue hour for warm light on the Palisades and long reflections; weekday mornings avoid crowds. The trail is mostly accessible and short (easy walking), with limited parking near the park entrance — arrive early on weekends. No special permits for casual photography; respect local rules and seasonal nesting