To the Look Out Point Location: South Salem Distance: 1 mile Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: gravel road Wow Factor: view point How to get there: from I684, take the Hardscrabble Rd exit east. At the T-intersection, make a right on June Rd > … Continue reading Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park
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Clarence Fahnestock: Catfish Loop
Location: Cold Spring Distance:4.5 miles, option for less Skill Level: moderate to difficult Elevation Gain: 400' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, rocky, wet areas, stream crossings Wow Factor: varied terrain How to get there: From 301, turn south on Dennytown Road. Drive 1 mile and the large gravel parking area will be on the … Continue reading Clarence Fahnestock: Catfish Loop
Ice Pond Conservation Area
Location: Brewster Distance: 2.75 miles Skill Level: moderate Elevation Gain: 350' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: gravel, dirt, rocky Wow Factor: large boulders Note: very poorly marked How to get there: From I684, head east on 312. At a bend in the road, you will see flashing lights for the rail road tracks. Ice … Continue reading Ice Pond Conservation Area
Tom’s Path at Green Chimneys
Location: Brewster Distance: 1.25 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: gravel, paved, wood chips Wow Factor: farm animals Note: only open weekends Website How to get there: Take I684 until it becomes 22. Right onto Doansburg Rd. Green Chimneys will be on the right … Continue reading Tom’s Path at Green Chimneys
Zofnass Family Preserve
Also called Westchester Wilderness Walk Location: Pound Ridge Distance: 2.5 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: rocky, muddy, trail Wow Factor: interesting rock formations Note: take the map as there are lots of forks How to get there: From I684, take exit 5. Follow 35 East. Right on … Continue reading Zofnass Family Preserve
Hemlock Hills
Location: Ridgefield, CT Distance: 1.75 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: dirt, rocky, trail Wow Factor: pretty Note: very busy with local dog walkers How to get there: From I84, head into CT. Take exit 1. Right on Saw Mill Rd > Ridgebury Rd. Left on George Washington … Continue reading Hemlock Hills
Clark Preserve
Location: Pound Ridge Distance: 1.25 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, rocky Wow Factor: nice up and down cardio workout How to get there: From I684, take exit 5. Head East on 35. Right on 121. Left on 137. Right on Autumn Ridge Road. The small 3-4 … Continue reading Clark Preserve
Bloomerside Preserve
Location: North Salem Distance: 1.25 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, rocky, field, paved Wow Factor: better than being inside Note: this trail is not well marked or maintained (8/15) Website How to get there: From I684, take exit 8. Follow Hardscrabble Rd East. Make a left … Continue reading Bloomerside Preserve
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Location: Stamford, CT Distance: 1 mile Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, rocky, muddy, boardwalk Wow Factor: ends at a playground and farm Note: paid entrance Website How to get there: From I684, take the Hutchinson Parkway North. It becomes Route 15/Merrit Parkway. Take … Continue reading Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Croton Arboretum
Also called Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum Location: Croton-on-Hudson Distance: .75 mile Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, boardwalk Wow Factor: pretty Website How to get there: From the Taconic, take Underhill Ave East. Turn right on 129 > Grand St. Keep right on … Continue reading Croton Arboretum
Half Pint Hikes in the Hudson Valley 