Westmoreland Sanctuary
Park Acreage:
625 acres
Trail Miles:
9.2 miles
Trail Uses:
Hiking
GPS:
41.180292, -73.684269
TC maintained
Directions
From I-684, take Exit 4 (Mt. Kisco/Bedford Hills) and turn west onto Route 172 towards Mt. Kisco. Take the first left onto Chestnut Ridge Road. Westmoreland Sanctuary is 1.3 miles to the left
No public transportation
Park Overview
Established in 1957 as a community resource for conservation and natural history education, Westmoreland Sanctuary offers programs with an emphasis to young people.
Trail Overview
Trails in Westmoreland Sanctuary vary from wide and smooth to rocky and narrow. They pass wetlands, rock outcroppings, seasonal streams and four ponds. Return trips are uphill.
Park Description
Westmoreland Sanctuary features a variety of habitats, a well-laid-out trail system, birding opportunities and a wide range of nature programs. It was established in 1957 as a community resource for conservation and natural history education. The trails in Westmoreland pass many interesting rock outcroppings and stone walls.