Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve

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Park Overview:
Trail Uses:Hiking
Dogs:No dogs
Trail Miles:3.4 miles
Park Acreage:125 acres
City/County/
State:		Yorktown
Heights/Westchester/NY
Buy Book:Walkable Westchester - A Walking Guide to Westchester County, NY
Park Description:

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever A is the title of a 1965 musical; those words come to mind when enjoying the view from the top of Turkey Mountain - that is of course when the day is clear. The views to The Croton Reservoir and the Manhattan skyline are one of the few sweeping views in a park in Westchester County. The land which is now the park had been owned since Colonial times by members of the Griffen Family.
Trails Overview:

A hike in Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve should include a virgorous hike to the top to enjoy the view, which is why the park is so popular. But visitors should also take a slow amble on the 1.1 miiles of intertwined trails just beyound the parking lot that were part of a camp that operated on the property from 1957-1964..

  • Blue Trail 1.4 miles - goes to the view point
  • White Trail (white) 0.7 mile - the steep way to the viewpoint
  • Yellow Trail (yellow) 0.3 mile - wander through a wetlands.
    Directions:

    From the Taconic State Parkway, take the Underhill Avenue Exit and turn east toward Yorktown Heights. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Route 118. Go 1.9 miles, until there are signs for Croton Heights Road on the left and Locke Lane on the right. Turn right onto the dirt road to reach parking. Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 41.245887,-73.792115
    Contact Information:Yorktown Parks & Recreation Dept.
    914-245-4650
    Region:Westchester County
    Fees:

    Comments

    I don't know how much hiking

    On October 21st, 2011 Breanna says:
    I don't know how much hiking I would actually get done here. The area looks so beautiful from the photo that I think I would just want to stay there for the entire trip. Thank you for sharing.

     

     

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