Location: Brewster Distance: 1 mile Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: marsh, boardwalk, wet Wow Factor: cool walk through the swamp that looks like the jungle in summer Note: very wet year round and not well maintained Website How to get there: From 202 in Brewster, turn right onto … Continue reading Peach Lake Natural Area, east side
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Fahnestock: John Allen Pond
This hike is Three Lakes>Sunken Mine>Old Mine Road>Charcoal Burners>Three Lakes Trail Location: Putnam Valley Distance: 3.5 miles Skill Level: moderate Elevation Gain: 400' Type of Hike: lollipop Trail Condition: rocky, road, trail Wow Factor: views of the lake How to get there: From 301, turn south on Dennytown Road. Drive 1 mile and the large gravel … Continue reading Fahnestock: John Allen Pond
Sugarloaf Hill
Location: Garrison Distance: 2.7 miles Skill Level: moderate to difficult Elevation Gain: 500' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: field, road, rocky Wow Factor: views, wild cactus Note: poles recommended, especially if you're front carrying How to get there: The parking lot is located off 9D (5 miles south of 301, 4 north of the Bear Mountain Bridge). … Continue reading Sugarloaf Hill
Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Location: Patterson Distance: 3.5 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 150' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, rocky Wow Factor: better than being stuck inside Note: trails are unmarked How to get there: From 52 or I84, head east on 311. Turn right on 22 South. Make the first left on Birch Hill Rd. Follow … Continue reading Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Bull Hill
Also known as Mount Taurus Location: Cold Spring Distance: 1.7 miles Skill Level: moderate Elevation Gain: 300' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: rocky road Wow Factor: quarry exploration How to get there: From 301, head north one mile. There will be a parking area to the right. You will see a sign for Little … Continue reading Bull Hill
Fahnestock: Pelton Pond Loop
Location: Cold Spring Distance: .8 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trial, rocky, steep drops Wow Factor: nice views of the lake How to get there: Located on 301, less than a mile west of the Taconic. You'll see a large sign and parking … Continue reading Fahnestock: Pelton Pond Loop
Breakneck Ridge Loop
Location: Cold Spring Distance: 3 miles Skill Level: difficult, don't recommend babywearing Elevation Gain: 1200' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: rocky, trail Wow Factor: sense of achievement and the views Note: this is not for the beginner and I wouldn't babywear, come prepared How to get there: The trail head is on 9D, 2 … Continue reading Breakneck Ridge Loop
Twin Hill Preserve
Location: Brewster Distance: 1 mile Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: trail, rocky Wow Factor: pretty views of the lake Note: the stone chamber is on private property and you should stay out Website How to get there: From Route 6 or I-684, take NY 312 east. Turn left … Continue reading Twin Hill Preserve
Top Hill Preserve
Location: Carmel Distance: .75 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: road, trail Wow Factor: doable for little walkers Website How to get there: From Route 6 in Mahopac, turn down Croton Falls Road. Left on Stebbins Rd/state road 70. Left on Bucyrus Ave, follow … Continue reading Top Hill Preserve
Benedict Arnold Walk
Also part of Glenclyffe Loop, Arden Point, Marcia's Mile Location: Garrison Distance: 2.5 miles, option for more Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: double loop Trail Condition: road, grass, trail, rocky Wow Factor: views of Hudson and monastery (friary), historic value How to get there: The parking lot is located off 9D (5 miles … Continue reading Benedict Arnold Walk
Half Pint Hikes in the Hudson Valley 