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.