Things to Do around Westchester

Westchester offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features extensive parkland, reservoirs, and coastlines along the Hudson River and Long Island Sound.

Popular hiking options in Westchester include the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Trail, Rockefeller State Park Preserve, and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. These areas offer diverse terrain from historic paths to extensive trail networks. For more options, see Hiking around Westchester.

Westchester provides several options for easy hikes, suitable for various skill levels. Trails like portions of the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Trail and paths within Rockefeller State Park Preserve offer less strenuous routes. Explore more options in the Easy hikes around Westchester guide.

Westchester offers an expansive network of scenic routes for road cycling. Notable options include loops around the Kensico Reservoir (21.2 miles / 34.1 km) and the New Croton Reservoir (22.5 miles / 36.2 km). Dedicated trail systems, often converted railway lines, also provide smooth paths. Find more routes in Road Cycling Routes around Westchester.

Westchester features numerous trails suitable for running and jogging. The Bronx River Pathway and the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Trail are popular choices, offering serene, multi-use paths. Rockefeller State Park Preserve also provides miles of crushed stone carriage roads. Consult the Running Trails around Westchester guide for more details.

Westchester offers opportunities for mountain biking, with trails available in various parklands. These routes cater to different skill levels, providing diverse terrain for off-road cycling. For specific trails, refer to the MTB Trails around Westchester guide.

Westchester County features diverse natural landscapes, including extensive coastlines along the Hudson River and Long Island Sound. Rolling hills, valleys, and large reservoirs like Kensico and New Croton are prominent. The region also contains over 20,000 acres of parkland with woodlands, meadows, and wetlands.

Many trails in Westchester are transit-friendly, with routes often beginning near Metro-North train stations. This allows for convenient access to various hiking and cycling paths without requiring a personal vehicle. Specific route details often indicate public transport accessibility.

The Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Trail is a 26.2-mile (42.2 km) historic path in Westchester. It offers a unique experience for hiking and biking, combining history with scenic views, including portions along the Hudson River. It is recognized as a National Historic Landmark.

Komoot users have rated routes in Westchester highly, with an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars from over 200 ratings. More than 2,400 visitors have explored the region's outdoor offerings using komoot. This indicates a positive user experience for activities like hiking and cycling.

Komoot offers several guides for Westchester, covering various outdoor activities. These include guides for Hiking around Westchester, Easy hikes around Westchester, Running Trails around Westchester, Road Cycling Routes around Westchester, Cycling around Westchester, MTB Trails around Westchester, and Gravel biking around Westchester.

For official information about Westchester County, the government website is WestchesterCountyNY.gov. For tourism-related inquiries, the Westchester County Tourism & Film office can be reached at (914) 995-8500 or toll-free at (800) 833-9282.