Hikes - Check out our Winter 2009 and Spring 2010 hiking schedule for the details about each of our hikes. Also read our "News" page to learn more about WTA's "Westchester 100" project."

What to Know Before You Go - Hiking boots and drinking water are required on all hikes. A trail lunch should be carried unless otherwise indicated. Hikers with improper footwear, without sufficient water, or who are otherwise unprepared, may be refused by the leader. New hikers are asked to contact leaders in advance of hikes. In fairness to yourself and to the rest of the group, please choose a hike that is within your abilities - contact the leader if you have any questions. All who participate in the activities of Westchester Trails Association do so at their own risk.

Hike Ratings - Ratings are based on terrain (mileage is stated separately in the hike description). An easy hike is one with relatively flat terrain or gentle, rolling hills (for example, Rockefeller Preserve). A moderate hike has steeper grades, possibly going up and down all day, and may involve some bushwhacking or short rock scrambles (like much of Harriman Park). A strenuous hike has steep ascents, often with rough or difficult terrain on much of the hike (like most Schunemunk trails, Breakneck Ridge, etc.). These ratings apply during good weather. Bad weather may lead to poor footing and increase the difficulty of any hike.

Where to Meet - A hike listing with an "NWP" designation means that the group meets in the parking lot of the North White Plains train station at the stated time. (Otherwise, contact the leader for information about the meeting time and place.) To reach the NWP lot, take the Bronx River Parkway to Fisher Lane in North White Plains and follow the train station sign. The parking lot is half a block from the turn, on the right hand side, before the underpass. There is no charge in this lot on Saturdays or Sundays. If coming by train please notify the leader. Walk down the stairs from the train platform to the parking lot on the NYC bound side, then walk north toward the toll booth. Hikers usually carpool to the hike site. This arrangement is entirely voluntary and entails no obligation on the part of the drivers. When carpooling from NWP, it is suggested that passengers share expenses with the drivers in the amounts shown after each hike listing.

Trail Etiquette - While hiking, follow the leader, keep in sight of the person ahead of you, carry water and lunch, wear sturdy footgear, no smoking, no pets, restrict cellphone use to emergencies only, collect no souvenirs or plants, take home all trash, leave nothing but footprints. For more information, click here.