Hikes - Day hikes of varying levels of difficulty are held every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. Most hikes are in nearby locations in Westchester county parks and preserves and in New York state parks including Harriman, Fahnestock, Storm King/Black Rock and other popular destinations. There are also hikes to other nearby areas, such as northern New Jersey, Connecticut, or wherever our volunteer leaders know an interesting route. For details about these hikes, check out our Summer and Fall schedules.

Hike Ratings  are based on terrain and pace and are detailed in the lead-in paragraphs of every Hiking Schedule (mileage is listed separately in the description). In fairness to yourself and to everyone else on the hike, please choose an outing within your abilities; check with the leader if you have questions about pace, terrain, or any other aspect of the hike.

What to Know Before You Go - Hiking boots and sufficient drinking water (1-2 liters) are required on all hikes. A trail lunch should be carried unless otherwise indicated. Hikers with improper footwear, without sufficient water, or who are otherwise unprepared, may be refused by the leader. Please do not bring your dog on a hike unless it is listed as "dog friendly". Almost all of our hikes require advance registration. If you register for a hike but can't attend, please notify the leader as soon as possible; if you are registering for more than one person, please tell the leader who else is attending. All who participate in the activities of Westchester Trails Association do so at their own risk.

 Westchester Trails Association

Covid-19 Policy: If you have tested positive for Covid-19 within the past 5 days, or if you have symptoms of a respiratory infection or any other contagious illness, do not come on the hike! Stay home, take care of yourself, and keep others safe by not exposing them to a potential infection.

Group Hiking Etiquette: While hiking, please follow the leader, keep the person ahead of you in sight, carry water and lunch, wear sturdy footgear. Restrict cellphone use to emergencies only. Remember that the woods are for all to enjoy - collect no souvenirs or plants, take home all trash, and leave nothing but footprints. For more information, please click here.

Guests are welcome to give our hikes a try before joining the club, but are encouraged to become members after attending a hike or two. We are a volunteer organization and value your participation. For more information and a membership application, see our Join/Contact page.