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All Bronxville Listings
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Bronx River Pathway | 914-864-7000 | |
The Bronx River Pathway is located within the Bronx River Reservation, an 807-acre linear park created as an adjunct to the construction of the Bronx River Parkway that was opened in 1925. The parkway, which has the distinction of being the first parkway in the nation, extends 13.2 miles in Westchester from the New York City line north to the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.
The Pathway consists of three paved segments: a one-mile loop near Oak Street in Mount Vernon; a 3.6-mile section from Palmer Road in Bronxville north to Harney Road in Scarsdale and a 5-mile section extending from Green Acres Avenue in Hartsdale to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.On Sundays during spring and autumn, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway closes to vehicular traffic for the county’s popular Bike & Skate Sundays program. website and more . . . |
All Cortlandt Listings
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Croton Gorge Park & Historic Croton Dam | 914-827-9568 | |
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All Cross River Listings
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - Cross River | 914-864-7322 | |
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 4,315-acre park, is the largest park in Westchester County. The park is divided in area between the towns of Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. The northern one-third of the park is in Lewisboro and the remaining two-thirds of the park are in Pound Ridge.
Click to enlarge picture of "Visitor Center at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation". As you drive into the park and up to the main entrance booth, you'll see the visitor center on your right and the Art Center a short distance ahead, on your left. photos, website and more . . . |
All Dobbs Ferry Listings
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Old Croton Aqueduct "State Historic Park" | 914-693-5259 | |
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park is located at 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County.
A Bit of History about Old Croton Aqueduct "During the 1830s New York City was in dire need of a fresh water supply to combat the steady rise of disease and to fight numerous fires that often engulfed large tracts of businesses and homes. After numerous proposals and an abandoned plan two years into its production, construction of an unprecedented magnitude began in 1837 under the expertise of John Bloomfield Jervis. The proposed plan called for a 41 mile aqueduct and dam to be built in order to run water from the Croton River to New York City. Three to four thousand workers, mostly Irish immigrants earning up to $1.00 per day, completed the masonry marvel in just five years. In 1842 water flowed into above ground reservoirs located at the present sites of the New York Public Library and the Great Lawn of Central Park. Throngs of people attended the formal celebration held on October 14th and celebrated with "Croton cocktails" - a mix of Croton water and lemonade." website and more . . . |
All Mount Pleasant Listings
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Graham Hills Mountain Bike Trail | 914-864-7000 | |
The mountain bike trail system, at Graham Hills Park in Mount Pleasant, offers cyclists a day of fresh air and exercise in a wooded and natural environment. The trails total about five miles in distance and are geared toward experienced riders. The route winds through the many diverse habitats of this beautiful 431-acre park. website and more . . . | ||
Graham Hills Park | 914-864-7000 | |
Graham Hills Park is located in Mount Pleasant, Westchester County. Graham Hills, a one-time hamlet and station on the Putnam Railroad, takes its name from Dr. Isaac Gilbert Graham, a Revolutionary War army surgeon, who settled there circa 1785. website and more . . . |
All Ossining Listings
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Kitchawan Preserve | 914-864-7000 | |
The Kitchawan Preserve, 208-acres in size, is a natural preserve bordered by the New York City reservoir property and the North County Trailway, which runs along the eastern edge. "The park features native woodland and open fields, where butterflies and migrating birds can be seen in abundance in late spring. website and more . . . |
All City of Peekskill Listings
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Blue Mountain Bike Trail | 914-862-5275 | |
The Blue Mountain Bike Trail is located at the Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. Cyclists can enjoy a day of fresh air and exercise in a safe and controlled environment. The trails total seven miles in distance and are geared toward three levels of skill. You can choose the level that best suits you. The trails wind through many diverse habitats of this beautiful 1538-acre park. Along the route you can view rock outcroppings, or rest and enjoy a picnic lunch near a secluded freshwater pond. website and more . . . | ||
Blue Mountain Reservation | 914-862-5275 | |
Blue Mountain Reservation is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, New York. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park and features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more.
Blue Mountain offers challenging hikes to the top of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures. website and more . . . | ||
Depew Park | 914-734-7275 | |
Depew Park is located at 1 Robin Drive, Peekskill, NY 10566 in northern Westchester County.
From City of Peekskill: "Depew Park is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavillion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and a playground." website and more . . . |
All Pound Ridge Listings
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - Pound Ridge | 914-864-7322 | |
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 4,315-acre park, is the largest park in Westchester County. The park is divided in area between the towns of Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. The northern one-third of the park is in Lewisboro and the remaining two-thirds of the park are in Pound Ridge.
Click to enlarge picture of "Visitor Center at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation". As you drive into the park and up to the main entrance booth, you'll see the visitor center on your right and the Art Center a short distance ahead, on your left. photos, website and more . . . |
All Tuckahoe Listings
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Parkway Oval | 914-771-3311 | |
Parkway Oval Park, a 14-acre park, is located at Consulate Drive, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 in Westchester County. Parkway Oval offers a baseball and softball field, soccer fields, all-purpose playfield, full basketball court, playground area with swings, climber and benches. This park is adjacent to a jogging and bicycle path along the scenic Bronx River. The park is maintained by Eastchester. website and more . . . |
All Valhalla Listings
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Bronx River Greenway | ||
The Bronx River Greenway is 18.1 miles with trail end points at Sound View Park in the Bronx, and Kensico Dam Plaza County Park in Valhalla.
From TrailLink: "The Bronx River Greenway will one day stretch 23 miles along the river through New York's Westchester and Bronx counties. Currently, 18 miles of the trail are complete in disconnected segments largely paralleling the Bronx River Parkway. The pathway is part of the Bronx River Reservation, an 807-acre linear park that was established when the Bronx River Parkway was being built. The road opened in 1925. website and more . . . | ||
Bronx River Parkway Reservation | 914-328-1542 | |
The Bronx River Parkway Reservation, one of Westchester’s oldest parks, is an 807-acre paved linear park that was created as an adjunct to the Bronx River Parkway that opened in 1925.
The Reservation touts a number of firsts including:
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Kensico Dam Plaza | 914-328-1542 | |
Kensico Dam Plaza, a 98-acre property, is located at Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY 10595 in Westchester County.
"The dam was built under the old dam that formed Lake Kensico, using stone taken from the adjacent Cranberry Lake Park. More electric power was applied for its creation than any other construction work for the Catskill water supply. The crushing plant at the quarry was the largest ever placed on contract work, and a railroad was built solely for the purpose of carrying debris from the construction site to landfills. At the quarry village, a school operated for the children, sewing classes for the women, and English language classes for the predominately Italian male workers. website and more . . . |
All Westchester County Listings
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Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club | 845-625-4151 | |
Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club (MHBC) is a recreational club founded in 1966. Its goal is to enhance member's enjoyment of cycling by offering organized rides and activities and various informational programs. The club promotes and encourages cycling by providing safe, pleasant opportunities to bicycle. Membership is open to anyone interested in cycling, from a beginning cyclist up to an expert. website and more . . . | ||
North County Trailway | 914-864-7275 | |
The North County Trailway spans 22.1 miles in Westchester County, from Eastview in the Town of Mt. Pleasant to Baldwin Place in Somers. It now continues for two more miles into Mahopac in Putnam County as the Putnam Trailway. The North County Trailway is a paved bicycle and pedestrian path located primarily on right-of-way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad. website and more . . . | ||
South County Trailway | 914-864-7275 | |
The South County Trailway is a paved bicycle and pedestrian path located primarily on right-of-way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad. The length of the trail is approximately 14.7 miles including a new section North from HF Redmond Jr. Memorial Park completed in October 2011. website and more . . . |
All City of Yonkers Listings
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Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail | 914-864-7000 | |
The Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail in Yonkers offers cyclists a day of fresh air and exercise in a wooded and natural environment. Sprain Ridge Park is a large land preserve with a variety of landscapes, ranging from heavily wooded areas to large and impressive rock outcroppings. The park was previously owned by the Boyce Thompson Institute, a botanical research center, and a result, contains many unusual and exotic woodland plants. website and more . . . | ||
Sprain Ridge Park & Pool | 914-231-3450 | |
Sprain Ridge Park and Pool in Yonkers offers cyclists a day of fresh air and exercise in a wooded and natural environment. Sprain Ridge Park is a large land preserve with a variety of landscapes, ranging from heavily wooded areas to large and impressive rock outcroppings. The park was previously owned by the Boyce Thompson Institute, a botanical research center, and a result, contains many unusual and exotic woodland plants. website and more . . . | ||
Tibbetts Brook Park & Pool | 914-231-2865 | |
Tibbetts Brook Park and Pool, a 161-acre park, is located at Midland Avenue, Yonkers NY 10710, Westchester County. This beautiful park offers an exciting new aquatic complex. There’s a spray playground for kids of all ages, in-pool basketball and volleyball, lap lanes for getting in a daily swim workout, and of course, the signature “lazy river” that inspired the re-naming of this fabulous destination as “The Brook.” website and more . . . |
All Yorktown Heights Listings
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FDR, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park | 845-245-4434 | |
The Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park is located at 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 in Westchester County.
About Franklin D. Roosevelt Park: "A scenic haven approximately 40 miles from New York City, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park offers day trippers a day of fun and relaxation. The park's spacious picnic areas, which can accommodate individual families as well as large groups, may be reserved in advance. The park's mammoth pool can hold 3,500 bathers at one time. In addition the park offers a host of other activities for people of all ages to enjoy. website and more . . . |
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Greene County [5 listings over 3 locations]
Orange County [17 listings over 9 locations]
Putnam County [4 listings over 2 locations]
Rensselaer County [4 listings over 4 locations]
Rockland County [17 listings over 6 locations]
Saratoga County [2 listings over 2 locations]
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Find an up-to-date list of biking trails in Westchester County, New York. Review this list to find the best places to go biking in Westchester. Places to bike can be found by locations since biking trails are listed by town, village, or hamlet, within the county of Westchester. Learn about the many biking trails and places to bike in the streets, trails, and parks of Westchester County. Experience biking at its best at www.HudsonValleyAttractions.com where you can find biking paths and trails to satisfy all skill levels of bikers. Family Biking TripPlan a family biking trip. Kids love to spend time out and about with their family; especially if you pack a delicious picnic lunch to enjoy during your family day out. Be sure to pack plenty of water, healthy snacks, biking gear, and maps.Visit Biking Trails | Bike Paths and select a bike trail that matches your level of experience. Experienced bikers will find many challenging bike rides. Beginners and moderate bikers will also find many trails suitable for their level of expertise. Enjoy a day out biking in the Hudson Valley. A day outdoors, surrounded by nature, can be satisfying while providing great exercise. Also, enjoy the fun of going somewhere by bike. Biking provides a fun method of transportation that affords many health benefits. You can bike off main roads and find great biking paths in country settings filled with beautiful landscapes and nature. Also enjoy the thrill of going somewhere without car fumes and noise. Biking is an invigorating and liberating experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Children and teens can enjoy biking with their parents and even grandparents; giving everyone an opportunity to have a fun day out and learn more about each other. In warm weather, pack a picnic, find a beautiful setting, and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature. Health Benefits of BikingRiding a bike is good for your health and is lots of fun. Biking offers many opportunities to get in shape and get healthy. Biking can help protect you from depression, diabetes, heart attacks, obesity, strokes, and it is believed that biking can also protect you from some cancers. Riding a bike is a healthy, low-impact form of exercise and is safe for people of all ages that are in generally good health. Regular biking stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and circulation while reducing your risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Biking trails are often surrounded by fresh air, trees, the sounds of birds, small animals, and the wonderful breadth of nature. Hudson Valley biking offers a wide range of places to go biking for all levels of bikers. The beginning biker, intermediate, and experienced biker can find places to go biking in Westchester and the broader Hudson Valley. Plan a day, weekend, or vacation in the Hudson Valley where you can experience the best biking has to offer. Take a short bike trip or plan a more challenging biking trip along scenic landscapes; and immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
Biking with KidsBiking is ranked among the best activities for kids and most kids really enjoy biking. When planning a biking trip, let the child's ability guide you. Some kids are more comfortable on a bike than others, so when selecting a bike trail, include your children in the decision of "where to go biking".Benefits of biking with kids are many. Biking allows you to share an experience or adventure with your child where you can discover nature as you bike through Westchester. Biking benefits include breathing fresh air, nature study where you learn about birds, small animals, wild flowers, trees, and more about the natural world around us. You can work together with your child to map out and determine the biking route that best suits you and your child's ability. Show them maps of biking trails and teach them how to read these biking maps. In addition to the many benefits listed above, biking is good for your mental and physical health, and biking is mostly a free activity. Biking is within reach of most people that are reasonably healthy, regardless of financial circumstances. Involve your child in the planning stages of preparing a family biking trip. Select a trail together, and then create a simple map that your child can read while on the trail. Teach your child how to read trail markers and watch as your child's face lights up with excitement upon finding the next trail marker. If your kids are not initially interested in biking, you may want to reward your child at the end of a bike trip for helping to find the markers and the way forward or back to home base. This added incentive may encourage your child to enjoy the biking experience. During the preparation phase of biking trip, give children a list of biking essentials and let them pack their own backpack. The backpack should include gear similar to your own such as a whistle, rainwear, compass, and first-aid kit. In addition to involving the children in adventures of biking they will feel grownup and responsible as you work together to make this biking adventure a success. When collecting supplies for your bike trip, always include plenty of water, healthy snacks that your child enjoys, and a map that your child can read. Involve them in decisions of where to bike as you would involve another adult. Here are some suggestions toward building a successful biking experience with kids: Boating area - Boating at Fahnestock State Park Fishing pond - Fishing in Hudson River Valley Nature Museum - Trailside Museum in Pound Ridge Picnic area - Westchester Picnicking http://www.thingstodokids.com/htm/Zoo (Bear Mountain) - Bear Mountain Attractions The most important thing to remember is that biking should be fun. Don't stress if you cannot complete your biking trip, or if it starts to rain, or if it's too hot. Just enjoy the time you have together. These memories will last a lifetime for both you, your children, and your whole family. Enjoy the best biking trails in Westchester County, offering some of the most beautiful places to bike. Although Westchester borders New York City, it offers many excellent opportunities for biking that are secluded from noise and pollution. Westchester abounds with stunning mountain, lake, and Hudson River landscapes. Immerse yourself in the natural world and plan a day biking the trails of Westchester County. Biking in Bedford and Pound Ridge: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Biking trails in Bronxville: Bronx River Pathway Biking trails in Cortlandt Manor: Croton Gorge Park & Historic Croton Dam Biking trails in Dobbs Ferry: Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Biking trails in Mount Pleasant: Graham Hills Mountain Bike Trail Biking trails in Mount Pleasant: Graham Hills Park Biking trails in Ossining: Kitchawan Preserve Biking trails in Peekskill: Blue Mountain Bike Trail Biking trails in Peekskill: Blue Mountain Reservation Biking trails in Peekskill: Depew Park Biking trails in Valhalla: Bronx River Greenway Biking trails in Valhalla: Bronx River Parkway Reservation Biking trails in Valhalla: Kensico Dam Plaza Biking trails in Northern Westchester: North County Trailway Biking trails in Southern Westchester: South County Trailway Biking trails in Yonkers: Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail Biking trails in Yonkers: Tibbetts Brook Park and Pool Biking trails in Yorktown Heights: Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Although biking trails vary in difficulty, a common thread is that biking is good for your physical and mental health as well as your spirit. Many biking trails are located in large parks; allowing you to breathe fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature such as the sounds of birds and small animals running about; and biking trails usually run through scenic landscapes offering great photo opportunities. Before starting your first bike trip review essentials for biking.
Essentials for Biking Safety on City Streets and in the Country include:Source: Tips for Safe Biking. |