Westchester Trails Association

WTA Welcomes its New Members: Lee Dayan, John Fitzpatrick, Daphne Fromentin, Midge Gelber, Jahan Ishrat, Tommy Kajubi, Mary Kelly, Chuck Newman, Hervé Offredo, W. Tobey Ritz, Elizabeth Rose, Alex Ruffino, Victor Vega, Cindy Volkert.

And Welcome Back: Sandra Boer, Susan Feinstein, Judy Gordon.

Hiking Week 2025. Each year we head out to a more distant location to explore trails in far-away places. We've been to the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Berkshires; Shenandoah and Acadia National Parks, Harpers Ferry W.Va. and the Green Mountains of Vermont. This September we traveled to New Hampshire for a week of hiking in the White Mountains. We enjoyed perfect weather, beautiful (and challenging) trails, and great camaraderie. Here are just a few photos from our trip: an above treeline view, folks enjoying the summits, and one of our many post-hike ice cream stops!

Fall Hiking Tips.  Warm days can turn brisk and chilly towards evening. Bring a windbreaker, and a wool or fleece top or sweater to wear under it. Toss a pair of gloves and a hat in your pack just in case. Falling leaves are beautiful but they mask rocks, roots and nuts that can make you trip or slip, so as you take in the colors around you keep an eye on the ground as well. And don't forget that Fall is hunting season - wear bright orange when hiking in areas where hunting is allowed.

This is the season to observe nature’s glorious display - enjoy every moment of it.

Have a most enjoyable autumn. See you on the trail!

Join WTA in completing the Westchester 100, a project inspired by the "Walkable Westchester" book written by Jane and Walt Daniels. The book has been an invaluable resource for hiking in our home county, and the most recent (third) edition details more than 635 miles of trails in over 200 parks, preserves and sanctuaries.

We launched our Westchester 100 project in the fall of 2009 when the first edition was published, listing local hiking areas and trails that featured 91 “regular” hikes and 18 “half hikes” throughout the county. Those who complete the challenge (either with our club or on their own) are rewarded with a certificate, a patch, and unlimited bragging rights.

To see our updated Westchester 100 list, please click here. We invite you to join us in exploring the many places to walk or hike that Westchester County has to offer.