Pelham Bay Park-Northern Trails

Afternoon showers are predicted for Saturday. Depending on sky conditions, the hiking distance may be shortened. Join us anyway as we hike along the trails bordering The Lagoon and Hutchinson River within Pelham Bay Park, and make our way to the Bartow-Pell mansion grounds located near the northernmost section of the park in the Bronx. The planned route incorporates the Siwanoy Trail, sections of the Mosholu-Pelham Greenway, and the grounds of the Bartow-Pell Mansion.

Participants are encouraged to bring lunch or snacks, sufficient beverages, bug spray, and to wear long trousers, and a long sleeve shirt for comfort and safety. Restroom facilities are available across from the Bartow-Pell Mansion. Our trails will also include rugged and minimally maintained stretches, which provide scenic rewards such as expansive shoreline vistas and forested areas. The terrain remains level throughout, with no hills.

Please plan to meet at 9:45 AM. Take the IRT number 6 train to its final stop at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx. Upon exiting the station, enter the park and proceed to the restrooms located in the stone building, near the picnic tables, where attendance will be taken. The hike will commence shortly after 10:00 AM. The estimated duration is approximately 3 hours, covering 6 miles. Afternoon showers are predicted for Saturday. The hike might be shortened to reflect the weather forecast. See you as scheduled.

For return transportation for those leaving early, bus service (Number 45 to Pelham Bay, Bronx) is available hourly back to the train station.

For those driving, free parking is available at Pelham Bay Park, near the intersection of Middletown Road and Stadium Avenue. The location can be a bit tricky to find, so I strongly recommend using a GPS or a mobile map app to plot your route in advance. Once parked, walk a short distance to the restrooms inside the park, located in a stone building. Please plan to arrive by 9:45 AM..
Coordinates of the meeting location:
Latitude: 40.8517
Longitude: -73.8246.

For additional details or assistance regarding the hike, please reach out to Hike Leader Steve Galla. Text messages are welcome at 914-953-2222.