Trailways for Hiking and Biking
Westchester County bicycle and fitness trails are open year round.
Updates on current conditions can be found below. Check trailway signage for information about temporary construction closures as well.
Download a copy of the Westchester County Parks map and guide to help plan your next hiking or biking excursion.
You can also review and download the trailway brochures and maps you need from the list below. When planning a trip to north county trails, be sure you know where to park.
| Trailway | Alert Details |
|---|---|
| Nature Study Woods |
Due to construction, a bridge located near Webster Avenue, by the Hutch on ramp, will be closed temporarily until further notice. |
| Trailway | Details | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx River Pathway |
A paved, multi-use pathway spanning 11.2 miles long that parallels the Bronx River Parkway. Also a one-mile loop in Mount Vernon. Restrooms: at Information Center available during Bicycle Sundays only. (May through Oct.) No motorized vehicles/e-bikes. |
Brochure and map | Map |
| Andrew P. O'Rourke Westchester County Trailway |
A paved, multi-use path that spans the length of the county from Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx north through the heart of Westchester for 36.2 miles to the Putnam County border. Portable potties available dawn to dusk at the following parking lots - Farragut Ave., Great Hunger Memorial, Eastview, Route 118 and Graham Hills. No motorized vehicles/e-bikes |
North Section: South Section: |
| Trailway | Details | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway | A 12-mile unpaved trailway for walkers and joggers. No bicycles allowed. | Map |
| Cranberry Lake Preserve | Cranberry Lake History Trail | Map | History Trail Map | |
| Croton Point Park | Map | |
| Colonial Greenway | Scenic 15-mile nature trail loop. | Brochure | Map |
| George's Island Park | Map | |
| Hilltop Hanover Hiking Trails | Traversed by 3.5 miles of unpaved trails for hiking and nature study. | Map |
| Kitchawan Preserve | Map | |
| Lasdon | Map | |
| Merestead | Map | |
| Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes | Brochure and map | Map | |
| Saxon Woods Park | Map | |
| Tibbetts Brook | Map | |
| Teatown-Kitchawan Trailway | Map | |
| Ward Pound Ridge | Brochure and map | Map |
Westchester Trails Association - If you're an avid hiker, visit the WTA Web site for more hiking information.
| Trailway | Details | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain bike trail | Twenty miles of trails geared to all levels of ability. | Brochure and map | Map |
| Graham Hills mountain bike trail | Five miles of trails geared to experienced riders. | Map |
| Sprain Ridge mountain bike trail | Five miles of mountain bike trails that offer challenges for cyclists of every level of ability. | Map |
Westchester Mountain Biking Association - WMBA Web site offers maps of Blue Mountain and Graham Hills.
Watch Jamis cycles put their AMT650 bike to the test on our trails.
| Trailway | Details | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Reservation | Brochure and map | Map | |
| Twin Lakes Farm | Twin Lakes Farm is a riding academy and competitive show stable located at Twin Lakes Park. River Ridge Equestrian Center is a full service stable and a facility of Westchester Parks located at Twin Lakes Park. |
Map |
| Ward Pound Ridge | Brochure and map | Map |
Watch for ticks! During and after a day on the trails, check yourself, your children and your pets. Get some great information from the Department of Health here.