Location: Patterson Distance: 1 mile Skill Level: easy, with steep descent and hand rails Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, rocky Wow Factor: fun rope railing Note: As of summer 2016, the last section would be impassable for little walkers as its so overgrown with pricker bushes. How to get there: From … Continue reading Sterling Farm Preserve
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Farrell-Ross Preserve
Location: Brewster Distance: 1.5 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: partial loops Trail Condition: grass, boardwalk, swampy, rocky, trail Wow Factor: there is a really cool tree that "melted" to a rock How to get there: Take I684 North until it becomes 22 North. Turn right on Milltown … Continue reading Farrell-Ross Preserve
Laurel Ledges
From the Cornwall Hill Rd entrance Location: Patterson Distance: 1.5 miles Skill Level: moderate Elevation Gain: 300' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: trail, rocky Wow Factor: nice views How to get there: From 84, take 311 east. Veer right on 164. Make a left on Cornwall Hill Rd (there is a large sign for … Continue reading Laurel Ledges
Peach Lake Natural Area, east side
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
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
Field Farmstead
Location: Brewster Distance: 1 mile Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: dirt Wow Factor: If you have little ones that love big trucks, you pass by some industrial parking lots with them Note: The yellow trail has been extended to loop and reconnect with the main trail and the … Continue reading Field Farmstead
Half Pint Hikes in the Hudson Valley 