This section runs north from Elmsford along the Westchester North County Trail: it is quiet and parklike, buffered from adjacent development by dense woods. No services on the trail: local businesses can be accessed through short detours off the route.
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41.11, -73.82 · rel 14533510
41.11, -73.82 · rel 14533510
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Elmsford to New Castle)
15,7 km from Elmsford to New Castle through alpine terrain and mountains.
Elmsford
→
New Castle
linear
15,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
Buttermilk Hill
summit ·
316 m off route
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Beaver Hill
summit ·
343 m off route
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Beech Hill
summit ·
386 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Elmsford to New Castle) is 15.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Elmsford to New Castle) takes approximately 3h 55min to complete.
No, Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Elmsford to New Castle) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Elmsford to New Castle. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Elmsford to New Castle) starts at Elmsford.
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Elmsford to New Castle) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Elmsford to New Castle) is maintained and managed by Empire State Trails.