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North County Trailway

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Trail description: The North County Trailway is a 22-miles rail trail that travels between Eastview and the Westchester County border where it continues another 2 miles north to Mahopac as the Putnam Trailway. The southern end of the trails connects with the South County Trail east of Tarrytown.
Access fee: None
Towns along the trail: Tarrytown, Eastview, Millwood, Yorkton Heights, Mahopac
Web site: Westchester Parks
Related link: Low-Impact Rides in the NYC Area
Trail map: Available on the Westchester website (223 KB PDF)
Trail surface: Paved
Designated activities: Bicycling, walking
Facilities on the trail:
Points of interest:
Lodging: Many hotels are located nearby
Camping: Westchester Parks operates three campgrounds
Bike shops: Yorkton Heights
Weather forecast: Tarrytown
Tourism info: Westchester County Tourism
Getting to the trail: The southern end of the trail extends east from Tarrytown to Eastview where there is a parking lot near the junction with the South County Trailway.
Map of local region: Tarrytown | Millwood | Yorkton Heights | Mahopac

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Number of ratings: 8
Average rating: 4.50

Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: August, 2005
Sections that I biked: From Baldwin Place in Somers to Croton Manor
My favourite sections of the trail: Past Route 35 which connects with 202...beautiful landscape. Croton Manor Park is lovely also. After crossing from Railroad Park in Yorktown there is a pond ringed by purple wildflowers.
Best time to go: Spring, summer, or fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: The Scenery is lovely, breathtaking. The layout is also good...you can't get lost, and there are frequent rest areas consisting of benches where you can take a break.
What I disliked:
Comments: Only hazard is there are a lot of children biking the trail, and you have to be very aware when they're riding toward you...they don't always have the common sense to realize that they need to make room to let you pass.
Submitted by: SH
from: Somers
Date submitted: Aug 24, 2005

Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: August, 2005
Sections that I biked: Millwood to Mahopac
My favourite sections of the trail: Over the Croton Resevoir, Yorktown to Mahopac. It's all beautiful and lot's of shaded areas.
Best time to go: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: No big hills, beautiful foliage, fauna, scenery
What I disliked:
Comments: Some spots near Millwood weren't clearly marked where to trail ended and resumed but they might have been improved since I haven't been on that section for about a year. I ride between Mahopac and Yorktown almost every day.
Submitted by: Diane H.
from: Somers, NY
Date submitted: Aug 5, 2005

Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: July, 2004
Sections that I biked:
My favourite sections of the trail:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Its a very good trail
What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: Raj
from: Brewster , NY
Date submitted: July 8, 2005

Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: Apr, 2005
Sections that I biked: From the Tarrytown branch to the Croiton Reservoir bridge
My favourite sections of the trail: Parts shared with the road; however, not too many cars on the road, and the trail is well defined
Best time to go: Spring to Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Nice scenery which slightly changes from town to town. Realy keeps your eyes open and makes time pass by fast.
What I disliked: It's good for a Sunday stroll...scenery and stuff... you got the idea
Comments: The Croiton Reservoir bridge. Didnt realy stop on the way, wanted to it and back in one shot.
Submitted by: George Ch.
from: Stamford, CT
Date submitted: April 17, 2005

Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: Apr, 2005
Sections that I biked: Entire Length (at one time or another)
My favourite sections of the trail: Definitely the Croton Reservoir Bridge (before it was a bike trail back there we would go in the Summers to jump off the bridge, illegal to do now).
Best time to go: Spring/Summer - Great colors in the Fall too
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: My location to it, I can pick it up here in Mahopac with a short 1 minute ride.
What I disliked: Can become crowded during the Summer months but being aware of those around you will still make it an enjoyable ride.
Comments: I've been biking this trail for the last 7 years or so and will continue to do so as long as I live in the area. It is also a great way for me to get to work as I work at Yorktown Cycles just off the trail in Yorktown Heights.
Submitted by: JRH
from: Mahopac, NY
Date submitted: April 11, 2005

Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: July, 2004
Sections that I biked: Yorktown Hts-Millwood
My favourite sections of the trail: Croton Reservoir crossing
Best time to go: Spring thru Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: width, markings, grade
What I disliked:
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Submitted by: AM
from: Poughkeepsie, NY
Date submitted: July 3, 2004

Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: May, 2004
Sections that I biked: From Eastview spur trail to Westchester/Putnam county line. Also, biked approximately another six miles into Putnam county on recently paved trail.
My favourite sections of the trail: The entire trail is very good to excellent. There is 2 short sections where you share the roadway with vehicles (total about a 1 1/2 mile). The road shoulder is wide making it fairly safe.
Best time to go: Spring through Fall.
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: I appreciate the length, paved wide trail, no steep hills, and beautiful scenery.
What I disliked: Nothing comes to mind.
Comments: There are certain places where you must cross minor roadways. These places are clearly marked and the drivers are courteous. Personally, the most interesting point of interest is the bridge that crosses a reservoir. Not familiar with places to eat or stay.
Submitted by: L. Petway
from: Norwalk, CT
Date submitted: May 3, 2004

Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: Dec, 2003
Sections that I biked: Croton Resevior to Mahopac
My favourite sections of the trail: The bridge over the Croton Resevior is beautiful, Yorktown Heights is great for a stop at Starbucks, the Horse farm in Somers is beautiful and I take my bike to go shopping at the Baldwin Place Stop & Shop.
Best time to go: April - November
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: It's a beautiful, safe, well maintained trail. Every town has something beautiful or interesting to offer along the trail.
What I disliked: Nothing.
Comments: Favorite sections, above has points of interest. Great food at Turco's, just off the trail (make right onto street then fist left) at the old railway station in Yorktown. For Starbucks, exit trail at Yorktown rail station, make right onto street and then left at end(at Firehouse), Starbucks is next to Firehouse.
Submitted by: Diane H.
from: Somers, NY
Date submitted: Feb 26, 2004