Blue Mountain Reservation
County: Westchester Co
Open: Year-Round
Price: Free
Dog-friendly: Yes, Dogs must be leashed
Blue Mountain Reservation is a 1,538-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It was acquired in 1926. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, strolling and nature study, and offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks, Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain.
The 12-mile Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway, an unpaved trail for hiking, is accessible from the Blue Mountain trail system.
Features:
- Ballfields
- Cross country skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking/walking trails (Trail map located on their website)
- Horse trails
- Ice Skating
- Mountain biking (Biking trails brochure on their website)
- Nature Study/Bird Watching
- Picnicking
- Playground
HOURS:
Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to dusk, year-round.
ADMISSION:
Free
County park pass is not required for admission.
PARKING:
Parking fee: $5 with Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass — weekends only in May and September until Sunday, Sept. 27; Daily Saturday, May 23 through Labor Day.