Yorktown Trailway

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Pedestrian Bridge over the Taconic Parkway

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Park Overview:
Trail Uses:Hiking, Mountain biking, X-C skiing
Dogs:Dogs on leash
Trail Miles:3.4 miles
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City/County/
State:		Yorktown/Westchester/NY
Buy Book:Walkable Westchester - A Walking Guide to Westchester County, NY
Park Description:

During public hearings concerning the Taconic Parkway construction to widen the parkway,comments were made about having a pedestrian bridge to connect the sides of the parkway. The bridge was built and officially is the Yorktown Trailway Taconic Parkway Overpass. However, it is referred to locally as "that bridge." Since 2010 it has become a destination and connects parks with a network of about 15 miles of trails.
Trails Overview:

Parallelling the Taconic State Parkway near the Putnam/Westchester county line, the Yorktown Trailway utilizes a former equestiran trail and sewer line. Never far from the parkway, it connects Granite Knolls Park and Woodlands Legacy Fields Park as well as being accessible from adjacent neighborhoods. A small bridge was built to cross a feeder stream to Hunter Brook.
Directions:

From the Taconic State Parkway north bound, take the Route 132 exit and turn left. Take the second left turn after the southbound entrance ramp and head south on Buckhorn Street. Parking is at the end of the street. Follow the path into the woods and onto the Trailway.

From the Taconic State Parkway south bound, take the Route 6 exit and turn right, immediately crossing two lanes of traffic to make a left at the traffic light on to Route 132. Where Route 132 turns left, turn right and then make left onto Buckhorn Street. Parking is at the end of the street. Follow the path into the woods and onto the Trailway.
Contact Information:Yorktown Parks & Recreation Dept.
914-245-4650
Region:Westchester County
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