Raven's Rock via Ferguson Lake Trail is a 5.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Tarrytown, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Rockefeller State Park Preserve charges a parking fee of $6/vehicle that is collected daily between April - October and on weekends and holidays between November - March. This trail combines several well marked paths that lead to the impressive Ravens Rock. Trail begins at the tollhouse booth on Stone Barns Farm. Highlights include beautiful lakes, old growth oaks, wildlife, and rolling meadows. A precaution: Ravens Rock is regarded as the most remote area of the Preserve (a bit "spooky"), hikers should have a companion. Lot parking is free on weekdays, road side also available.
March 27, 2021Easy fun trail, not too many people.
March 27, 2021Beautiful day. Surprisingly uncrowded.
March 21, 2021Well paved and clear trail
March 21, 2021A little boring, but admittedly pleasant. Beautiful, tall trees everywhere. Great for long strolls as there are several interconnecting trails to wander on.
February 26, 2021Very nice trail. There was a lot of snow when I went so it was difficult to walk. I dog has a great time too. We're were the only ones there.
February 20, 2021Awesome-particularly in the snow! Have done this trail several times, but first time in the snow!
January 2, 2021November 25, 2020Easily travelled trail-dirt and pebble roads. It’s not climby, but it’s very hilly. Went to Ravens Rock-pretty cool. The rock is descended so you climb fairly large hills to get to the point where you climb down to the rock. Definitely a nice morning. Got there around 7:15 and few peeps walking dogs.
November 22, 2020November 8, 2020It was a very easy trail. Very family friendly
November 6, 2020great wide well marked trail. hills here and there
October 14, 2020Horribly marked trial
October 3, 2020Steep on the return
September 28, 2020Nice trail. Spectacular rock - very impressive. Worthy of walking there.
September 22, 2020September 20, 2020Easy groomed trails some uphill
September 20, 2020wide trail, lots of dogs, no view but a big set of rocks to rest at the end of the trail
September 13, 2020September 12, 2020September 5, 2020This is definitely more of an easy hike. It’s relatively flat—like a long, leisurely walk. Pretty and green, and very quiet. Scenery remains the same throughout. There are a couple of short uphill stints but you can also just turn around, since it’s not a loop.
August 24, 2020Trail was awesome super easy to get to and nice trails to travel on with easy trails great for a walk or run ! Just a reminder no bikes and dogs on leashes !
August 12, 2020Great scenic hike. There are a lot of trees and brush down from the previous weeks storm. Stone barns was closed.
August 9, 2020Fun, quick walk (45ish each way). Not too strenuous, and not too many people (<10 on a Sunday morning). Can park on the road outside of Blue Hill entrance. Some trees blocking the trails after Hurricane Isaias but you can get around.
July 31, 2020July 18, 2020This was a moderate walk in the woods on a gravel and dirt road. The path is wide (perhaps often used for horses?). Did this hike today with three kids (ages 9, 12, and 15). We took a few wrong turns (watch the GPS carefully!), so it ended up taking about 3.5 hours. The lakes are more like puddles, but it was a great way to spend the morning without driving far.
July 14, 2020Nice gravel path in the woods. Many different trails. Nice shade and not too crowded
June 7, 2020Fun quick hike! We got down to Raven’s Rock, and tried to hang out at the top, but another group had beat us there. I guess there’s always next time!
April 17, 2020Nice, but more of a walk than a hike. Wide, well maintained paths. Markers somewhat confusing at times. The map on this app was a real help.
April 11, 2020More easy than moderate
