Location: Ossining Distance: 1 mile Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: lollipop Trail Condition: dirt, trail, grass Wow Factor: view of the Hudson Note: there is a Story Walk as of Fall '16 How to get there: From Rt 9 (south of 9A), make a right onto Beach Rd. Follow it right … Continue reading Crawbuckie Park
Month: October 2016
Sparkle Lake Park Playground
Location: Yorktown Parking: large lot Traffic: minimal off season, residents only during lake hours Fee: none Suggested Age: 2-5 Tot Friendly: yes Gated: yes Sandbox: no Swings/Baby Swings: 1/1 Play equipment: slides, tunnel, bouncer, tire ladder, bridge, rocker Review: I love finding completely fenced in playgrounds! This is small but clean and perfect for little … Continue reading Sparkle Lake Park Playground
Teatown Lake Reservation
Lake Loop Location: Ossining Distance: 1.6 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: rocky, boardwalk, trail, gravel Wow Factor: long boardwalk on the lake Website How to get there: From the Taconic, take the exit for 134 West. Merge onto 134 and go a very short distance. Turn right on … Continue reading Teatown Lake Reservation
Henry Morgenthau Preserve
Location: Pound Ridge Distance: 1 mile Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: lollipop Trail Condition: trail, boardwalk Wow Factor: huge white oak How to get there: From I684,take exit 4. Follow 172 East. Make a left to stay on 172/Old Post Rd. Follow 172 right at the triangle. … Continue reading Henry Morgenthau Preserve
Half Pint Hikes in the Hudson Valley 