>>Please use care when accessing preserves in deep snow and possibly icy conditions. Parking areas are not winter maintained. Check weather reports, dress in layers, and bring proper equipment for a safe visit.<<
Westchester Land Trust has protected many preserves with trails that are readily accessible to the public year round and free of charge. Enjoy meadows, forests, wetlands, scenic vistas, and the natural beauty that makes Westchester and Putnam counties a special place to live. We welcome visitors of all abilities.
To see all our conserved lands, visit our interactive map here.
If you have questions about accessibility, adaptive use of our trails, or need specific information to plan your visit, please contact us at 914-234-6992 or info@westchesterlandtrust.org.
To inquire about conducting programming on any of our preserves, contact Janelle Robbins at janelle@westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-234-6992 ext. 16.
Please enjoy the trails at your own risk.
- Plan and prepare for unexpected weather.
- Match your hike to the ability of your group’s least experienced member.
- Avoid trails that are icy, flooded, slippery, or otherwise compromised by weather.
- Stay on marked trails for your safety, and to protect sensitive habitats.
- Our preserves are open from dawn to dusk.
You can keep our preserves safe by respecting the land, wildlife, and people.
- Trails and preserves are open for passive recreation only.
- Please be considerate of other visitors and neighbors.
- No foraging, fishing, hunting, trapping, or collecting.
- Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are prohibited.
- Camping and fires are not allowed.
- Dogs must always be leashed.
- Dispose of all waste properly.
- Swimming is not permitted.
Report any problems to info@westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-234-6992 ext. 16.
Visit The Land
Are you interested in hosting a private hike, tour, or other special event on one of our preserves?
Use this form to apply to host a private hike, tour, or other special event on one of our preserves. Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted at least one month prior to your proposed event. This form will help us schedule stewardship activities, ensure that the preserve and trails are currently open, that there’s sufficient parking for your group, and to make sure there aren’t any competing outings on your special day.
Please note that none of our preserves have restrooms, trash cans, or dumpsters. We practice Leave No Trace Principles and ask you do the same.
If you are granted use of a preserve for your event, you will need to provide proof of insurance and list Westchester Land Trust as an additional insured party on your policy for the day.
If you are interested in a corporate stewardship volunteer event, use this form instead.
Want to wander through a meadow of wildflowers?
Take a stroll through the Tom Burke Preserve in Bedford Hills, or Pine Croft Meadow Preserve in Waccabuc.
Is a wooded preserve with long winding trails more your speed?
Lace up your boots and hit the Westchester Wilderness Walk/Zofnass Family Preserve in Pound Ridge.
What about a preserve with a truly remote feel?
The Danner Preserve straddles the towns of Yorktown and Putnam Valley spanning Westchester and Putnam counties.
What are the Leave No Trace Principles?
Westchester Land Trust promotes Leave No Trace Principles. We encourage you to practice these principles at our Preserves and beyond.
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Do your preserves stay open during inclement weather?
During storms or periods of sustained high winds and strong gusts, please consider avoiding forested trails out of an abundance of caution. We welcome any reports of fallen branches or trees. We encourage visitors to use caution and common sense to avoid trails that are icy, flooded, or otherwise compromised by weather events—thank you for staying safe out on the land.