Memorial Day Ward Pound Ridge

Monday, May 25, 8:45 AM
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Moderate
6.9 to 7.3 miles (full hike; shorter distances available via early outs)

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Our early morning Memorial Day hike will be mostly on one of the park's gentler paths, the Red Trail.

For those comfortable with 7+ miles, we'll also take the Leatherman's Loop. The Leatherman's Loop is a more typical Ward Pound Ridge trail with ups-and-downs, including a 10 minute steady climb to Overlook, with great views of the Cross River Reservoir, and where we'll stop briefly for either a very early lunch or a snack. Leatherman's Loop also includes an optional 4 minute steep climb to the Leatherman's Cave, which has been recently cleaned up by the Westchester County parks department.

Dogs: Ward Pound Ridge is a dog-friendly park, and we are likely to encounter dogs on the trail, either on- or off-leash. If you wish to bring a dog, please private message the hike leader.

Public Transportation: Unfortunaetly, the nearest train station is 7.7 miles away, with limited holiday morning service. If you're looking for a transit-accessible hike, Joe Nigro's Memorial Day Garrison outing (offered by AMC) is a good bet.