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. This is hunting season: wear bright orange when hiking in areas where hunting is allowed. Falling leaves are beautiful but they can mask rocks, roots and nuts on the ground, so as you take in the colors around you keep an eye on the trail as well.
Most important...this is the season when nature unveils its most glorious display - enjoy every moment of it!
Join WTA in completing the Westchester 100, a project inspired by the "Walkable Westchester" books written by Jane and Walt Daniels. These books have 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.
