Hike for Health: Old Croton Aqueduct Trail

Join us for a refreshing spring hike along the scenic Old Croton Aqueduct Trail from Glenwood Ave to Dobbs Ferry, a peaceful, tree-lined path with sweeping views of the Hudson River. This 5.1-mile hike offers a mostly flat, accessible route — perfect for hikers of all levels. The hike will take approximately 2.5 - 3 hours.

We’ll meet in Yonkers and make our way north toward Hastings-on-Hudson and Dobbs Ferry, enjoying a relaxed, social pace along the way. The trail runs alongside residential areas and the river, offering a beautiful blend of nature and neighborhood charm.

At the end of the hike, we’ll stop in Dobbs Ferry for a brief break at the Climbing Wolf coffeeshop. We’ll then continue downhill to the Waterfront Park near the Dobbs Ferry Metro-North station, where we’ll gather for a picnic lunch — please bring your own food in a comfortable backpack for the hike.

After lunch, participants may head back via Metro-North, depending on their travel plans.

Bring water, a packed lunch, comfortable walking shoes, and sun protection. PPMNY’s Marty Davey and Corey Simoneau will be at the trail entrance in Yonkers to welcome the group.

Come enjoy fresh air, movement, and community on this beautiful Hudson Valley trail!

Transportation:

By train: For those traveling from NYC, we recommend taking the Hudson Line train from Grand Central at 9:25 AM, arriving at 10:01 AM at the Glenwood stop. From the station, walk up the hill on Glenwood Avenue to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trailhead just past Warburton Avenue.

By car: Park near the Old Croton Aqueduct Trailhead just past Warburton Ave (street parking is typically available near Warburton Ave and Glenwood Ave, or North Broadway and Glenwood Ave). Once we finish the picnic, you can take the 2:15 PM Hudson train from the Dobbs Ferry stop to the Glenwood stop (8 minute ride). The train runs once every hour.

Please note: there are restrooms on the train, but none along the trail itself.

Contact Corey Simoneau, PPMNY’s Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, corey.simoneau@ppmny.org with any questions.