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Walk a Mile in Your Shoes...

HIKING!
Year-round Hiking Trail

Take a hike. Really... we mean it! Metro-North makes it easy for you to get to some of the most beautiful trails in our territory. For more information about hiking in the area, call New York-New Jersey Trail Conference at 201-512-9348 or visit www.nynjtc.org.

Harlem Line
If you like to hike on weekends and holidays, some Harlem Line trains leaving Grand Central Terminal stop at the Appalachian Trail Station. There's also easy access to the trail from the Harlem Valley-Wingdale Station.

The Harlem Valley Rail Trail offers bikers, walkers, runners, roller bladers, cross-country skiers, and those looking for a day in the country an opportunity to discover and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Dutchess county. The paved trail starts at Metro-North’s Wassaic Station and extends 10.5 miles north to the Village of Millerton. Dutchess County is working with New York State Parks, New York State Department of Transportation, and Columbia County to extend the trail 8.25 miles north into Columbia County.  For more information about the trail, call either Dutchess County Department of Public Works at 845-486-2121 or the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association at 518-789-9591; or visit www.hvrt.org.

Hudson Line
On weekends and holidays, some Hudson Line trains from Grand Central will stop at Manitou Station (located about 1.5 miles from the Bear Mountain Bridge) and Breakneck Ridge. There are also regular hourly stops at Garrison and Cold Spring Stations, offering direct access to an extensive network of hiking trails in the east Hudson Highlands.

The Old Croton Aqueduct is a 26-mile level footpath atop the masonry tunnel that first brought clean water to New York in 1842. The path winds through green landscapes, architectural treasures, and historic sites. Although the easiest access to the trail is from Greystone or Dobbs Ferry stations, there is convenient access from all Metro-North stations from Greystone through Ossining. And it is possible to begin your journey at one rail station, end it at another, and use Metro-North to return without retracing your steps! Call the manager of the Old Croton Aqueduct at 914-693-5259 for more information. Or visit the New York State Parks at www.nysparks.com. Trail maps may be purchased from The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct at 914-693-4117 or visit www.aqueduct.org

Ninth Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble (September 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 2008)
Three weekends of more than 160 guided walks, hikes, paddles, river explorations, historic site tours, and cultural events from the Capital Region to New York City. Sponsored by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, Hudson River Valley Greenway, and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Hudson River Estuary Progam. Many rambles are FREE and accessible by Metro-North. For more information and a free program guide, call 800-453-6665 or visit www.hudsonrivervalley.com

Hudson River Ferry-Go-Round (Sunday, September 14, 2008)
Hop on Metro-North’s Hudson Line to the "Hudson Ferry-Go-Round." You can spend the day on magnificent ferries that cross the Hudson River, connecting you to incredible special events at riverfront parks and downtowns in many of the region’s riverfront communities. Return by train at the end of a day filled with fun and adventure. For more details, visit www.ferrygoround.com.

Malouf's Mountain Sunset Camp
Camping without a car! Take a scenic ride along the Hudson to Beacon Station and hop in a cab that will transport you to a trailhead of your choice, then begin your hike along the beautiful Fishkill Ridge. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the mountain… when you arrive, the campsite will be fully set up for you, along with hot showers and your choice of meals! The site is open through October 31, 2008. Advance reservations are recommended. For more information (including available taxis), call 845-831-6767; or visit www.maloufsmountain.com.

West of Hudson
Many trails in Harriman-Bear Mountain Parks are accessible by taking Metro-North’s West of Hudson service (Port Jervis Line) to the Suffern, Sloatsburg, Tuxedo, or Harriman stations. Take NJ TRANSIT from Penn Station New York and transfer at Secaucus Junction, or take the PATH train from 33rd Street and transfer at Hoboken Station for the Port Jervis Line.

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