Location: Chappaqua Distance: 2 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: partial loops Trail Condition: trail, rocky, boardwalk Wow Factor: swamp is pretty in the spring, arboretum in bloom in summer How to get there: From the Taconic, take Route 133 East. Follow 133 as it turns and bears for less than 2 … Continue reading Pruyn Arboretum Sanctuary
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Armstrong Preserve
Also covers Richards Preserve Location: Pound Ridge Distance: 2 miles Skill Level: easy to moderate Elevation Gain: 250' Type of Hike: lollipop Trail Condition: trail, grass, rocky Wow Factor: better than being inside How to get there: From I684, take 35 East. Turn right on 121. Pass Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Honey Hollow Road. The … Continue reading Armstrong Preserve
McAndrews Estate
Part of Oscawana Park Location: Croton-on-Hudson Distance: 1.75 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: lollipop Trail Condition: gravel, rocky, dirt, trail, paved Wow Factor: interesting ruins How to get there: From Route 9, take the 9A-South/Albany Post Rd. Follow the road for less than a quarter mile. Make a right on Furnace Dock … Continue reading McAndrews Estate
Leonard Park
Location: Mount Kisco Distance: 1.25 miles, option for more Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: paved, gravel, trail Wow Factor: ends at a playground How to get there: From 684, take exit 4. Take 172 West. Make a left on Wallace Dr (just before the T intersection with Westchester Medical Hospital). … Continue reading Leonard Park
Croton Point Park
Location: Croton-on-Hudson Distance: 2 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: 150' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: paved, gravel Wow Factor: views of the Hudson Note: paid parking seasonally, no shade on the hike Website How to get there: From the Taconic, take 134-W. Turn right onto 9A-N. Continue onto 9. Take … Continue reading Croton Point Park
Nimham Multiple Use Area
Location: Carmel Distance: .75 Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: 50' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail Wow Factor: creepy, fun pine forest Note: very poorly marked, recommend using GPS just in case How to get there: From Route 6, head north on 52. Make a left on 301. Follow … Continue reading Nimham Multiple Use Area
Halle Ravine
Location: Pound Ridge Distance: 1.5 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 150' Type of Hike: partial loops Trail Condition: trail, rocky, bridges Wow Factor: 6' waterfall, stream crossings Note: street parking How to get there: From 684, take exit 5. Follow 35 east. Right onto 121. Left on 137. At the triangle, make a left … Continue reading Halle Ravine
Cranberry Lake Preserve
Location: White Plains Distance: 2.87 miles, option for less Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, rocky Wow Factor: awesome climbs up the quarry How to get there: From 684, take exit 4. Take 22 South. Turn left on Old Orchard St. Make a right into the park. Go … Continue reading Cranberry Lake Preserve
Nuclear Lake
Location: Pawling Distance: 4.45 miles Skill Level: easy to moderate Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: lollipop Trail Condition: trail, rocky, gravel Wow Factor: views of the lake Note: gun range nearby, stay on the trail on the east side of the lake How to get there: The parking area is located on the east … Continue reading Nuclear Lake
Hearthstone Castle
At Tarrywile Park Location: Danbury Distance: .75 mile Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 150' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: paved, gravel Wow Factor: graffiti ridden castle How to get there: From I84, take exit 3. Continue on US 7 South. Take exit 7 toward the Airport. Left on Sugar Hollow Rd. Left on Wooster … Continue reading Hearthstone Castle
Half Pint Hikes in the Hudson Valley 