Westchester Outdoor & More

Rockefeller State Park Preserve
125 Phelps Way · Pleasantville, NY
How to find us
Meet in the main parking lot.

"At Pocantico Hills...where the fine views invite the soul...I have spent many delightful hours, studying the beautiful views, the trees and fine landscape effects of that very interesting section of the Hudson River..." Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Random Reminiscences

Description

Fast paced hike. Approximately 2 hours, over 6 miles and possibly over 7 miles. (No two hikes are identical). There are early outs.

Terrain: Easy to moderate, mainly rolling hills.

Cancellation notices: If cancellation is necessary, it will be posted on the afternoon of the hike, or sooner.

Pets: Friendly, well behaved dogs are welcome. The park requires dogs to be leashed at all times. It is possible that we will encounter one or more horses with riders or carriages. They have the right of way and you are expected to control your dog.

Liability Waiver:
Hiking Yas risks. Your participation in our hikes or other events could be dangerous and can result in serious injury, medical emergency, even death.
You agree to participate in this event completely at your own risk and to take full responsibility for your own safety and well being, including those of your guests.

Rockefeller Start Park Preserve Web Site (http://www.parks.ny.gov/parks/59/details.aspx)

Rockefeller State Park Preserve Trail Map (http://nysparks.com/parks/attachments/RockefellerTrailMap.pdf)

Old Sleepy Hollow Trail is bisected by Old Sleepy Hollow Road. It can be reached by taking
Route 117 to Route 448. If you are coming from the Taconic, you make a left at the traffic light onto Rt 448. If you are coming from Rte. 9, you make a right at the traffic light onto Rt 448. Almost immediately after you turn onto Rte. 448, Old Sleepy Hollow Road is on your right. Make the right. Stay on Old Sleepy Hollow Road until the road ends. Turn left. The road is still called Old Sleepy Hollow Road. Shortly, you'll see cars parked along the side of the road. Park and walk to the trail head.

This is a moderate to fast hike, 6 to 7 miles. We will be walking mostly on carriage trails. Hike pace, distance, and/ or route will be altered to accommodate weather related hiking conditions.

Liability Waiver: This is a fun and interesting group of people who enjoy hiking. It is not organized by a professional hiker.

Hiking or outdoor activities have inherent risks. Your participation in our hikes or other events could be dangerous and can result in serious injury, medical emergency, even death.

You agree to participate in this event completely at your own risk and to take full responsibility for your own safety and well being, including those of your guests.

We will do a 1.5 - 2 HR hike at a moderate to fast pace.

Terrain: Easy to moderate, mainly rolling hills.

Equipment: You should bring a change of footwear for your ride home

Distance: Approximately 4-5 miles

Pace: Moderate to Brisk. Although this is a beginner hike, and nobody gets left behind, we tend to walk at a brisk pace. Please assess your ability to keep this pace before signing up.

Meeting location: We will meet at the the MAIN Parking lot for the Rockefeller State Park Preserve.

The Parking lot is located on the south side of Route 117 approximately halfway between Route 9A to the East and Route 9 to the West. There are gates and stone walls at the entrance, a large horse-trailer parking lot, a little toll booth, a visitors center and a bathroom building. We will meet at the restroom building in the parking lot.

(http://nysparks.com/parks/59/getting-there.aspx)

Latitude: 41.112919 Longitude: -73.836517

Cancellation notices: I will cancel by 2:00 pm if the weather looks dicey or if the hiking conditions are not great.

Pets: Friendly, well behaved dogs are welcome. The park requires dogs to be leashed at all times. It is possible that we will encounter one or more horses with riders or carriages.

(http://nysparks.com/parks/attachments/RockefellerRockefellerStateParkBrochureandMap.pdf)

Liability Waiver: This is a fun and interesting group of people that enjoy hiking and socializing, it is not organized by a professional hiker.
Hiking or outdoor activities have inherent risks. Your participation in our hikes or other events could be dangerous and can result in serious injury, medical emergency, even death.
You agree to participate in this event completely at your own risk and to take full responsibility for your own safety and well being, including those of your guests.

Parking is free for 62 year olds and up in the lot; street parking is available. We will aim for 23-24 minutes per mile pace. Distance/Terrain: 3.0 to 4.0 miles will be the approximate goal. If inclement weather looks to be a problem, a revised post will be up by noon.
Directions: Overall - start point is main Rockefeller State Park parking lot, about a 3 minute drive west from Pace University and Taconic and 9A exits on route 117 and about one mile going east from route 9 exit onto route 117..