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Highland

New York, United States · North America

About Highland

Highland sits on the route: 5 minutes from Poughkeepsie, 45km from Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway.

Highland is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 5,647, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Highland sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Highland to your route.

About Highland

Highland is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 6,385 at the 2020 census. It is part of the New York City Combined Statistical area. Highland is a community in the town of Lloyd, on U.S. Route 9W. Routes 44 and 55 run through it as well. It is the town

Read more at the western end of the Mid-Hudson Bridge across from Poughkeepsie. Highland is at the western end of the Walkway over the Hudson. From there, the Hudson Valley Rail Trail extends westward through the Town of Lloyd on to New Paltz, forming part of the Empire State Trail. Highland also contains Franny Reese State Park and Highland Landing Park.

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Where is Highland located?

Highland is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.7209 latitude, -73.9601 longitude.

What is the population of Highland?

Highland has a population of approximately 5,647 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
5,647
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.7209, -73.9601

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Highland

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway

Scenic winding road through the Hudson Valley that has been a favorite Sunday driving destination for NYC car enthusiasts since the 1920s.

45 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Lime Rock Park

A compact natural terrain circuit in the scenic hills of northwest Connecticut, beloved for its intimate atmosphere and no-Sunday-racing tradition.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Highland

  • 73 kmHawk's Nest (Route 97)A serpentine stretch of NY Route 97 clinging to cliffs above the Delaware River near Port Jervis. Its stacked stone-walled curves star in countless car commercials.

Nearby Destinations

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