Location: Mt. Kisco Distance: 1.5 miles Skill Level: easy to moderate Elevation Gain: 150' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, paved, gravel, grass Wow Factor: interesting old mansion to check out How to get there: From I684, take exit 4. Follow 172 West. Make a left on Sarles Rd. Go to the stop sign … Continue reading Merestead
Month: August 2016
Butler Memorial Sanctuary
Location: Mt. Kisco Distance: 3 miles Skill Level: moderate Elevation Gain: 300' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, rocky, dirt Wow Factor: bird of prey viewing platform Website How to get there: From I648, take exit 4. Follow 172 West. Turn left at the first street onto Chestnut Ridge Rd. You'll cross over 684. … Continue reading Butler Memorial Sanctuary
Kaaterskill Falls
Location: Haines Falls (part of the Catskills) Distance: 1.5 miles Skill Level: easy to moderate Elevation Gain: 500' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: paved, rocky Wow Factor: 2 waterfalls Note: you have to walk along a narrow, fast road to get to the trail head How to get there: Take I84 West to I87 … Continue reading Kaaterskill Falls
Half Pint Hikes in the Hudson Valley 