The 5 Best Places to Propose in the Hudson Valley

The Hudson Valley is full of historic landmarks, gorgeous lakes, and some of the best hiking in the entire country... but where is the best place to propose?

That exact question was recently asked in a post that has since garnered hundreds of comments in a local hiking group. Tastes (and hiking skills) vary, so it's impossible to name one location as the absolute best, but we've narrowed it down to five.

Guidelines to Find the Best Place to Propose in the Hudson Valley

The person seeking advice in the hiking forum set some very specific parameters for their preferred proposal location. First, they planned on popping the question in February, which meant that the closed trails or dangerous conditions would be a no-no. Then there was the difficulty requirement...

Which Locations are Out of the Question?

Beautiful overlooks that can only be reached after a hard hike are also out of the question. The couple has a 1 1/2 year-old child, which means that the perfect spot would need to be accessible for toddlers. Slowly but surely, the destinations began to get whittled down.

Honorable Mentions for the Best Places to Propose in the Hudson Valley

Honorable mentions for the best proposal spot in the Hudson Valley included Sky Top Tower at Mohonk Mountain House, Watkins Glen (above), and Bonticou Crag. The top five on the list, however, were nominated multiple times by experienced hikers, romantic nature lovers, and even people who had been on the receiving end of a proposal at that very spot. Check out the full list below, then keep scrolling to see the best places to celebrate after they say "I do".