Bronx Van Cortlandt Park- The Back Trails
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Complete the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. This walk will count for 6 miles of your 32-mile total. You do not have to be participating in the Challenge to join the walk -- all members are welcome.
Moderately paced. Hike in the back woods of Van Cortlandt Park including the OCA (Old Croton Aqueduct) Trail. We will also hike the OCA into Yonkers a short distance. Our time out should be around 3 hours depending upon pace. Inclement weather will postpone the hike. Guests must sign our Waiver and Release (https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8) to participate.
Directions: Take the Number 1 train to the last stop in the Bronx at Broadway and 242 St. Meet 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the nearby benches by the restrooms. We will have a brief restroom break during the hike. Wet weather cancels.
Driving Directions: Free parking lot by the golf course. Drive on Van Cortlandt South to Van Cortlandt Park East, continue under the overpass exactly where you would enter the Thruway. DO NOT enter the Thruway. Bear to your left and go under the overpass to the parking lot.
Hike Leader: Steve Galla 914-953-2222 text anytime and please ID yourself. Email: steve@stevegalla.com or call morning of the hike and I will be answering the phone- 914-400-7110.