Frederick P. Rose Preserve
Covering woods, old fields and wetlands, Frederick P. Rose Preserve is a key link in the Eastern Westchester Biotic Corridor, a 22,000-acre swath of land noted for its regionally-important diversity of wildlife.
Birders, hikers, equestrians who use the 1.3 mile trail system, which connects with 0.4 miles of trails at the Rock Shelter Preserve, will find old stone walls and the ruins of buildings that were part of Brady Farm in the 19th century.
The preserve is made up of parcels given to Westchester Land Trust by John Todd Mead, Ltd., Rock Shelter Road Homeowners Association, Adam R. Rose, Waccaboro Corp., and Victor Weingarten and Roy Neuberger. Mr. Rose’s contribution covers 20 acres of open upland fields on the preserve dedicated to the memory of Mr. Rose’s father, the late builder and philanthropist Frederick P. Rose.
Trail MapDirections
Frederick P. Rose Preserve’s trailhead and parking lot is located here via a common gravel driveway off the east side of Route 121, 70 yards north of Todd Road. The gravel parking lot is at the end of the driveway, and accommodates up to five vehicles. The kiosk is located about 150’ from the parking lot down the trail.
Rock Shelter Preserve can be accessed via the Frederick P. Rose trails. The trail system is contiguous and seamless between both preserves.