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North County Trailway:
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Description:
The North County Trailway is a paved pathway located primarily on right of way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad. The "Old Put" as it was fondly referred to by commuters provided frieght and passenger service from 1881 to 1958 between the Bronx in New York City and Brewster in Putnam County. The trail is noted for its lack of steep grades and arrowlike geometry. There are emergency call boxes and in the summer Westchester County has rangers on bikes patroling. There are historic markers at all the old station stops as the trail landscape changes from dense woodland to urban built up areas. To the north, the North County Trailway connects with the Putnam Trailway in lower Putnam County; to the south, the North County Trailway will someday connect with the South County Trailway in Westchester County. For more information please see the Trail Website.
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Reviews: [1 trail ratings]
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Rode from 117 and the Taconic to Ketchiwan, and back, yesterday
By vneva on September 30, 2009
The trail bits are very beautiful. The trail is pretty well shelterd from the wind. The bit where the trail is shared with NY 100, from Briarcliff towards Millwood, is a bit challenging. Traffic moves at 55+ along this bit and there are two crossings of this road required. If I were to do it again I would start in Millwood and ride north to miss the bit shared with NY 100. YMMV.
Beautiful trail
By giantstaper on October 20, 2008
We road this trail in the beginnig of October. The leaves were just starting to turn and the trail was perfect for a fall ride. We started in Mahopac and road 17 miles to the Croton Reservior. Along the way there were other bridges to cross that went over rivers and streams. Many pretty sites to see and being in the woods that time of the yr was the best! The trail goes through little towns that have great eateries and planty of places to rest your legs. We stoped at a bar/resturant and had a late lunch with some good friends. The condition of the trail was very good and easy to ride. Many intersection w/ auto traffic but those intersection are safe and clearly marked. You ride on the trail the whole time and only hit the roads when going into the towns for some eats. The trail has many nice benches to sit and have a brown paper bag lunch if you like. Beatiful views and ride. Go ride this one!! Ride a trail, write a review. Geoff Miller
Beautiful trail
By giantstaper on October 20, 2008
We road this trail in the beginnig of October. The leaves were just starting to turn and the trail was perfect for a fall ride. We started in Mahopac and road 17 miles to the Croton Reservior. Along the way there were other bridges to cross that went over rivers and streams. Many pretty sites to see and being in the woods that time of the yr was the best! The trail goes through little towns that have great eateries and planty of places to rest your legs. We stoped at a bar/resturant and had a late lunch with some good friends. The condition of the trail was very good and easy to ride. Many intersection w/ auto traffic but those intersection are safe and clearly marked. You ride on the trail the whole time and only hit the roads when going into the towns for some eats. The trail has many nice benches to sit and have a brown paper bag lunch if you like. Beatiful views and ride. Go ride this one!! Ride a trail, write a review. Geoff Miller
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Eastview (Saw Mill Rd) to Baldwin Place (Baldwin Place Rd)
Counties: Westchester
Trail Length: 22.1 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Walk, Horseback, Bicycle, Cross Country Ski, Inline Skates, Wheelchair

Related Links
Guidebook: Learn more about other New York rail-trails in RTC's New York Guidebook.