Kitchawan Preserve Beginner Hiking Series

Beginner Hiking Series

One or two light hills, otherwise one of the easier ones we offer.

Estimated Distance - Around 3 to 3.5 miles

This property is a 208-acre natural preserve bordered by the New York City reservoir property and the North County Trailway, which runs along the eastern edge. The park features native woodland and open fields, where butterflies and migrating birds can be seen in abundance in late spring. - It also offers plenty of shade

Hikers through the trails and unpaved roads that traverse the property will find remnants of old stone walls that typically divided crop fields and private properties a century ago.

Kitchawan was a former research facility of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

To the best of my knowledge, we are the only area group to offer this hike.

Kitchawan Preserve
712 Kitchawan Rd · Ossining, NY

Since parking is limited here and due to the fact that there is typically 80% turnover on a beginner hike, I am putting a Wait List in place.

Special preference will be given to pure beginners with a few slots for the regulars - so if you are a regular -I may pass you up until I have enough beginner spots filled

Estimated Group Size -8 to 14

What to bring - water, snack, hat,

Suggested Donation - $2.00 - Can Venmo - Steven-Tartas Can Zelle 914 772-5230

Please factor in some additional time if you are directionally challenged -