Babcock Preserve, Greenwich, Connecticut
This park has rugged sections along its network of hiking and bridle paths set upon abandoned roads, but the trails are not overly difficult. An intermediate 6-mile loop is described in... trails.com
North County Trailway
The North County Trailway is the longest of the four connected rail-trails breathing new life into the former New York Central Railroad's Putnam Division line. The "Old Put" provided... traillink.com
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Visitors will delight in the ever growing haven of open space in Westchester County known as Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Approximately 30 miles from the hustle and bustle of New York... state.ny
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
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... state.ny
The Mianus Maze, Greenwich, Connecticut
This unique trail system, located in the Mianus River Park near Greenwich, Connecticut, is a maze of singletrack and hard-packed old carriage roads, a tantalizing network of mountain bi... trails.com
Old Erie Path
These three contiguous trails—the Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail, Old Erie Path and Joseph B. Clark Trail—occupy the former right-of-way of the Erie Railroad's Nyack and ... traillink.com
Alberto's Favorite, Peekskill, New York
The North County Trailway is great for the beginner mountain biker and the entire family. I learned about it from Alberto, an attendant at a gas station near the town of Ossining. I inq... trails.com
Raymond G. Esposito Trail
These three contiguous trails—the Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail, Old Erie Path and Joseph B. Clark Trail—occupy the former right-of-way of the Erie Railroad's Nyack and ... traillink.com
The Old "Put" Path, Westchester, New York
This is an exciting and easy trail wrapped in the beautiful pastoral landscape of Westchester County and its history. Although not technically challenging this partially paved and wide,... trails.com
Bronx River Pathway, White Plains, New York
Most of the trails in this book are either former railroad corridors or canal towpaths. The Bronx River Pathway is an exception. It lies in the corridor with, and alongside, the first a... trails.com
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
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... state.ny
Westchester County, New York: Harrison To Rye, Harrison, New...
Though the two towns coexist peacefully today, the early ties between Harrison and Rye were anything but tranquil. In 1662 four settlers purchased much of the area from the Siwanoy Indi... trails.com
Hook Mountain/nyack Beach Bikeway
While not a "rail-trail," the Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway is a very scenic trail along the Hudson River in Rockland County. The southern half of this trail is flat and runs rig... traillink.com
Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail
These three contiguous trails—the Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail, Old Erie Path and Joseph B. Clarke Trail—occupy the former right-of-way of the Erie Railroad's Nyack and... traillink.com
Mianus River
MIANUS RIVER, Greenwich-Stamford. Intermittent sections accessible from Farms Road to Palmers Hill Road (just above Mianus Pond). SEA RUN TROUT STREAM Entire river upstream of Mianus... anglerweb.com
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
- The Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park follows the route of the Old Croton Aqueduct, which carried water into New York City from 1842 to 1955. Most of the structure lies benea... wildernet.com
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, Tarrytown, New York
Of course many trails (and not just rail-trails) provide a connection between communities. But when you come upon a trail that has been in the ground for more than 150 years of continuo... trails.com