Location: Chappaqua Distance: 1.5 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 100' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: trail, rocky Wow Factor: ends at a playground How to get there: From the Taconic, head east on 100/133. Follow 133 as it turns right and right again. The park will be on the right about 1.5 miles … Continue reading Gedney Park
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White Pond Multiple Use Area
Location: Carmel Distance: 2.5 miles Skill Level: easy Elevation Gain: 150' Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: trail, dirt, rocky Wow Factor: views of the lake Website How to get there: This is hard to find and Google and Apple maps take you to different places. From the Taconic, take 301 east for 3 miles. Turn … Continue reading White Pond Multiple Use Area
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
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
Lake Gleneida Walking Trail
Location: Carmel Distance: 1.9 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: dirt, elevated boardwalks through swampy areas Wow Factor: the "peaceful spot" overlooking the lake How to get there: Located at the corner of Route 52 and 301. There is street parking along 301. Address … Continue reading Lake Gleneida Walking Trail
Fahnestock: Cabot Trail
This is the Charcoal Burners > Cabot > Perkins Trail Location: Cold Spring Distance: 1.9 miles Skill Level: easy to moderate Elevation Gain: 200' Type of Hike: loop Trail Condition: dirt, rocks Wow Factor: okay views of the lake Note: street parking, after heavy rains, the water crossings can be difficult How to get there: … Continue reading Fahnestock: Cabot Trail
Diverting Reservoir
Location: Southeast/Brewster Distance: 2 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: minimal Type of Hike: out-and-back Trail Condition: woods road, trail Wow Factor: okay views of the reservoir Note: street parking, may be crowded with commuter parking during the week How to get there: From Route 6 in Brewster, turn down Railroad … Continue reading Diverting Reservoir
Fred Dill Preserve
Location: Carmel Distance: 2.4 miles Skill Level: easy, good for little walkers Elevation Gain: 150' Type of Hike: lollipop Trail Condition: trail, muddy stream crossings Wow Factor: ridiculously large trees How to get there: From Route 6, head north on 52. Make the first right on Fair St. Go past Carmel High and down the … Continue reading Fred Dill Preserve
Half Pint Hikes in the Hudson Valley 