Walk the path daily for several miles and always appreciate the maintenance upkeep performed by the…read moreCounty keeping the pathway accessible.

Beautiful path running all the way from Bronxville to the Kensico Dam. Well maintained and recently…read morebuilt section in Hartsdale/Edgemont area is terrific.

Stunning! Such a special walk around in the woods the lake with bridges and falling leaves and…read moreislands. Peaceful and the perfect length and arduous enough for a weekend walk. Recommend to everyone. 5 stars!!!!

What a great stroll around the lake watching a blue heron sit, fly, glide upon it. My pups enjoyed…read morethe walk during the midday sun under mostly shaded paths (blue trail) around the water.

I've been running on the OCA most every week for the past five years, and it's one of my favorite…read moreroutes in Westchester. I'm most familiar with the segments in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, but I've also run south from Tarrytown to Hastings-on-Hudson as well as from the Croton Dam (which is the the northern endpoint). The OCA runs along the old aqueduct route that served New York City between 1842 and 1955, and is part of the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park. The trail's past life is most visible in the old weirs and ventilators, which look like medieval battlements and are located at regular intervals along the path. There also is a keeper's house along the trail in Dobbs Ferry that's open to the public. The trail is well marked, and offers runners a flat grade and dirt surface. It's wide enough for two-way traffic at social distance along much of its length, but there are points at which it narrows to a single track. There also are points where you will suddenly find yourself crossing streets, running through downtown areas, and passing through neighbors' backyards. Note that the trail is broken by I-287 in Tarrytown. You can exit the trail and run along the sidewalk to pick it up on the other side. One of my favorite parts of the OCA is that it connects to other parks and sights along the Hudson. In Sleepy Hollow, you can run directly from the trail into Rockefeller Park (including the Rockwood Hall section, which takes you to the river) and the scenic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Just south of 287, the trail takes you directly through the grounds of Lyndhurst. You can enter/exit the trail at numerous points, and for the most part you can find street parking (or pay for a spot in one of many municipal lots, if that's your thing). One especially popular free lot is Sleepy Hollow High School. The trail passes right through the campus, and there are plenty of spaces when school is not in session. Farther to the north, you can park for free along Croton Dam Rd (which takes you to the trailhead). I'm not aware of any restroom facilities besides those in Croton Gorge Park, which is located below the trailhead at the foot of the dam), and the trail is not plowed in the winter.

My mechanic operates out of Dobbs Ferry and since I'm off today, I decided to have my car looked…read moreat, oil change, etc. I knew it would be a wait. We visit Dobbs Ferry often and noticed a park off of Cedar Street, the Croton Aqueduct Park. Last night I did some recon and saw that there is a trail that resides within the park and figured I'd take advantage of the free time I'd have and do a run today. I dropped off my car and proceeded to the park. The trail continues right at the entrance. It's not paved which is great. It's starts off as loose gravel, so not too rough on your tootsies, and then it is an all-dirt path which great on the knees. Although, there are many large rocks so you should be very careful and pay attention where you step. During my run, I passed people who dotted the trail but for the most part, I was alone. I wasn't concerned at all. The trail passes homes and civilization so you don't really feel alone. It's really quite a beautiful trail with different terrain and nature surrounding. The deer and rabbits make it quite tranquil. I enjoy running in silence or listening to my Zombies Run app which is like listening to an audio book. I hate listening to music whole I run because the tempo never meshes with my stride. During this run, I took advantage of the natural sounds and ran in silence. The birds, the rustling of squirrels and the sound of my foot hitting the ground was music, enough. I sound like a hippy but this year my husband and I have discovered so many nature paths in our backyard and I just wish I had more warm months left in the year to enjoy them all.

Love the hiking trails here so much... it's like a little secret, neighboring the very-popular…read moreWestmoreland Sanctuary. Smaller and more intimate and manageable. Cross the bridge and follow the red trail for a gorgeous, up-hill, three-mile hike. Our dog roamed off-leash and had the best time, as did we! Walked this in 34-degrees and it was totally empty and peaceful. In the summer, it's green and stunning. 5 stars!!!!

If you love bird watching, this is a must place to visit. There is a section high up where you can…read moresit on the bench to do some bird watching. Great hiking trails too. Gorgeous view!

Lots of lush land, prime for hiking, hanging, picture taking, and overall enjoying nature! You do…read morehave to pay a fee to enter from may thru Sept BUT you can walk in for free! The pals and I went early summer to collect wild berries and they were plentiful! Lots to do for every nature lover whether avid or beginner. Take in the history and find something new and majestic here!

Not the prettiest this time of year with barren trees and wet muddy swap areas. Off-trailing is…read morehighly unrecommended. Follow the trails and do some research beforehand, maybe even use a hiking app. The basic trail was probably easier than the weird way we tackled the mountain. Definitely start the trail where it's marked on Google Maps. Real muddy after the rain from yesterday and got real messy. Thorny plants too. And many bugs buzzing around your head (no mosquitoes yet despite the swampy wetness). Can take the Metro North to Peekskill and walk up a steep hill to the reservation. 1) follow the trails 2) bring bug spray 3) check out the weather and the season 4) don't get lost

Beautiful...parking is a bit muddy and limited spots. You have to go past where it says the place…read moreis and it's on the right. It's very small. Nice waterfalls, well defined trails, lots of roots to step over. Moderate hike. Involves walking on rocks. I liked it, I would go back for sure.

Oh hey, this is my 1000th review! I figured I'd make review 1000 for one of my favorite categories,…read morethe open spaces out there in the world. Anyway, Zofnass Family Preserve, along with the Westchester Wilderness Walk, is a 150 acre park located in the SE corner of Westchester County, extremely close to the CT border. It's run by the Westchester Land Trust, and the person for whom it is named still puts a lot of time into the park. We visited in the winter, when there was quite a bit of snow. This exposed the one weakness of the park: There's trail blazing, but there's no distinguishing of colors. That made it a little difficult in spots when we were not sure which trail was which. This could be a minor quibble, however. Overall, it has a great trail system (aside from the blazes) and a really quirky vibe. There are a LOT of informational signs for various points on the map, and there's a lot of dad humor and puns used in signage. It's really a nice park, and one we'll definitely head back to.

Great place for a walk/hike. There are few trails inside. You can hear the sound of birds, ducks,…read moreand frogs here. You can sit on a bench facing the pond to relax. If you live nearby and happen to be around the area, this place is worth visiting.

Love this park. It has quiet trails and a few benches that have scenic views…read more This is a great spot to walk and get outside. I'll definitely be back here, again.