Squirrel River

Squirrel River is a brook flowing through Dutchess County with gentle currents and wooded banks. The waterway winds through meadows and forested sections, creating a natural corridor that shifts in width and depth along its course.

The brook served as a water source for early settlers establishing farms and communities in the region. Its steady flow has remained an important feature of the local landscape since colonial times.

Local fishing enthusiasts gather at the brook's banks throughout the year, maintaining a long-standing tradition of recreational angling in the Hudson Valley region.

The brook can be reached via several local roads, with informal paths leading to the water. Water levels and bank conditions vary by season, so timing your visit based on weather and water flow is helpful.

The brook's position at coordinates 41°28′25″N and 73°57′52″W creates specific conditions that support distinct native flora and fauna populations.

GPS coordinates: 67.27828,-161.11141

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20