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
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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
Pruyn Arboretum Sanctuary
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
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
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
Half Pint Hikes in the Hudson Valley 