Westchester is popular for its undulating hills where one can take a hike on a range of trails that are suitable for beginners to experts. Various national parks have different hiking trails. These trail locations can be reached with Westchester bus rental.
Some of the best hiking trails within Westchester using Westchester bus rental:
Anthony’s Nose on Peekskill
This hill is about 900 feet. This vista is at the peak of the mini-mountain. From here one can get a top view of Bear Mountain Bridge and also the Hudson River. One can hike around 1,500 ft. in overall and it starts off Route 6.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation on Pound Ridge
This goes up to 860 feet. This is also referred to as the crown jewel of parks of Westchester county. This trail is a 5-mile start loop. It is well maintained and broad. It overlooks the Cross River Reservoir and is around 665 ft. The trails cross the cave of the Leatherman. There are wildlife sightings along the trails.
Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary nearby Mount Kisco
This is about 753 ft. and right off Interstate 684. It provides an eye watch of hawks during autumn at around 750 ft.
Westmoreland Sanctuary, nearby Mount Kisco
This is about 730 ft. and is across the Butler Sanctuary. The forest comprises of stone walls, ponds, cascading streams, and a “huge quartz rock outcropping.”
Mianus River Gorge Preserve in Bedford
This is above the river and around 40 feet. It is a simple 5-mile walk and offers an amazing view at 40 feet. This is a trail that is present in one of the country’s oldest Nature Conservancy preserves. There are an old mica, cascades, marigold and red trillium flowers and quartz quarry.
Teatown Lake Reservation
This town offers hiking trails of 15 miles. The trails are simple to difficult. These trails pass by wildlife, lakes, swamps, waterfalls, meadows, and forests. The 15th trails wander along challenging terrain, 2 lakes and farm fields. The highest point of Teatown overlooks the Hudson Highlands. Tea town also provides outdoor and indoor nature programs for adults and kids. The Nature Center has live animal exhibits, revolving art exhibits, a Nature store and trail maps for purchase. The Croton Aqueduct Trail and Briarcliff Peekskill Trailway are linked by these trails.
Hook Mountain
Hook Mountain is a 7.5 mile which operates to Haverstraw Beach State Park from Nyack. At the edge is the Hudson River. The Long Path hiking route is a 7-mile path that is between Rockland lake and Hook mountain. There are vantage points wherein migrating birds can be spotted. There are 3 linking paths to Long Path and these hikes are circular and of different lengths.
Anthony’s Nose
This hike is parallel to the Hudson River. The Trail is called the Camp Smith Trail that provides awesome views. A beginner and an intermediate hiker can easily go through and enjoy. The peak point is at 927 ft. above sea level. The trail has the best vantage points of Hudson Valley.
Westchester bus rental will take you to these hiking spots at ease and comfort. The prices offered are reasonable and their services are reliable and professional.