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Van Cortlandt Park

Hiking Trails

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NameLocationPark NameLength
Cass Gallagher Nature TrailA short walk in from the intersection of Broadway and Mosholu Avenue, near the horse stablesVan Cortlandt Park1.4 miles
DifficultyOther DetailsAccessibleLimited Access
Moderate/Difficult
NameLocationPark NameLength
John Kieran TrailEnter at Golf Course via Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue.Van Cortlandt Park1.25 miles
DifficultyOther DetailsAccessibleLimited Access
EasyMaps are available at the Van Cortlandt Nature Center. Named in 1988 for the famed naturalist and newspaperman, this trail journeys through the park's lake area and freshwater wetlands, and forms a loop with the Parade Ground.
NameLocationPark NameLength
John Muir TrailEnter either at Broadway & Mosholu Avenue or Van Cortlandt Park East & Oneida Avenue.Van Cortlandt Park1.5 miles
DifficultyOther DetailsAccessibleLimited Access
ModerateEstablished in 1997, this trail is the only east-west path in Van Cortlandt and traverses the steep terrain at the park's center. Limited Access
NameLocationPark NameLength
Old Croton Aqueduct TrailEnter Trail at either Dickinson Avenue & Van Cortlandt Park South or Mosholu Parkway & West Gun Hill Road. Van Cortlandt Park1.1 mile
DifficultyOther DetailsAccessibleLimited Access
Easy/Moderate[Trail renovations will begin soon. Please bear with us as we correct erosion and rebuild paths.] This segment is part of the 41-mile-long aqueduct that brought water from the Croton Dam to New York City in the 1800s.
NameLocationPark NameLength
Putnam TrailEnter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue.Van Cortlandt Park1.5 miles
DifficultyOther DetailsAccessibleLimited Access
Easy This section of the 15-mile trail that runs up to Brewster, NY may be accessed by the Van Cortlandt Golf Course parking lot. Native hardwood (oak-hickory) forest, historically significant route (former railroad route that ran through the park into the 1980s!)

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The comfort station and maintenance building located at W. 242nd St. and Broadway is closed. This project will reconstruct the existing District Headquarters/Comfort Station, including the rehabilitation of the building exterior and roof. Enhancements include an ADA accessible ramp, new plumbing fixtures and accessories in the public restrooms and the staff restroom. Other work includes the upgrading of the ventilation system and lighting. Please pardon our appearance.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012

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