Tag Archives: New York

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Westchester County, NY

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Charlie

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is the largest park in Westchester County. Native Americans built a fenced-in enclosure into which they drove deer; this provided the “pound” in the name of the park. The park supposedly has 41.9 miles of trails, … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountain Reservation, Westchester County, New York

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Charlie

I joined a group heading for Blue Mountain Reservation for what was supposed to be a 5 mile hike. Unfortunately, the leader took a right when he was supposed to take a left, and when I attempted to point it … Continue reading →

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Mianus River Gorge, Westchester County, New York

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Charlie

Another source for learning of hiking locations is the Nature Conservancy. Its website is not that easy to navigate, but if you keep drilling through it you might find a list of places worth visiting. Because of a late start, … Continue reading →

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South Beacon Mountain and Scofield Ridge, Dutchess County, New York

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Charlie

The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference website listed an 8 mile strenuous hike, suggested by Daniel Chazin, in Dutchess County, New York. The hike is routed over a number of trails and properties, as I will detail below. I set … Continue reading →

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Hunt Parker & Mt. Holly Sanctuaries, Westchester County, NY

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Charlie

I wanted to do a moderate hike, and checked the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference website for suggestions. A contributor named Jane Daniels had suggested this 7.6-mile route in northern Westchester County, New York, that visits two sanctuaries. I decided … Continue reading →

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