Butler Memorial Sanctuary

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Park Overview:

Butler Memorial Sanctuary was established in 1954, when Anna Butler donated 225 acres to The Nature Conservancy in memory of her husband, Arthur, an amateur naturalist. Additional acquisitions have increased the size of the preserve to 352 acres.  The preserve contains 6.6 miles of trails, and many loop hikes are available. The Hawk Watch, which overlooks I-684, is considered to be the best place in Westchester County to watch the fall hawk migration.

Trail Uses:Hiking
Dogs:Dogs on leash
Trail Miles:6.6 miles
Park Acreage:363 acres
City/County/
State:
Mount Kisco/Westchester/NY
Buy Book:Walkable Westchester - A Walking Guide to Westchester County, NY

Park Description:
Trails Overview:
Directions:

From the George Washington Bridge, take I-95 to the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) north, which becomes the New York State Thruway. Take Exit 4 and proceed east on the Cross County Parkway to the Hutchinson River Parkway north. When the parkway ends, bear left and continue on I-684. Take Exit 4 (Mount Kisco/Bedford), and turn left at the bottom of the ramp onto NY 172. In 0.3 mile, turn left onto Chestnut Ridge Road. Continue along Chestnut Ridge Road for 1.2 miles, then turn right into The Nature Conservancy’s Butler Memorial Sanctuary.

Contact Information:The Nature Conservancy
Region:Westchester County
Fees:None