Covid-19 Update: NYS Parks now advises that we may begin a cautious resumption of safely controlled walks and tours. We will begin to offer open-air walks and tours involving small groups, with masks and proper social distancing required. Participation will be by reservation only. Notices of any such walks and tours will appear on our website, Facebook, Instagram and in our eBlasts.

The Keepers House is still closed until further notice. Maps of the Westchester and New York City portions of the trail are available for purchase here. Retail locations also are listed here. Of course, the Aqueduct trail is still available for personal use and enjoyment, consistent with whatever the current health advisories are at the time. We are especially lucky to have the trail readily at foot during this time.

Van Cortlandt Park Loop

Van Cortlandt Park Loop

Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 11:00am

Old Croton Aqueduct & Putnam Rail Trails -- Joint Walk with Urban Trail Conference

Meet in either of two locations at 11 am: 

  • Take the local No. 1, IRT, to the last stop in the Bronx, 242nd St. and meet downstairs on the park side of Broadway
  • OR
  • meet at the first parking lot (free) of the Van Cortlandt Park (VCP) golf course.

Easy walk, 5.5 miles, can be muddy: we will walk up the Putnam Rail Trail (past the historic 1748 Van Cortlandt House) to the Yonkers border and return via the Aqueduct trail.  Please bring food & water.  History, birds, botany, and beauty may be anticipated. We will conclude at the historic 1902 golf clubhouse, where (at your option) you may purchase snacks and cocktails.

Inquiries:  Sara Kelsey, sarakelsey@gmail.com or 646-303-1448.

Urban Trail Conference leader:  David Bernstein.

 

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