Van Cortlandt Park Trail is a 9.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near New York City, New York that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Please access the park at the stairway adjacent to the public comfort station (Broadway & Manhattan College Parkway). There is an accessible entrance at the end of the block.
March 6, 2021February 13, 2021Great
January 17, 2021Great winding 7mi loop, mostly off road, from golf course parking
January 9, 2021January 2, 2021took my dog here. off leash. this is great
November 22, 2020The Van Cortland path is an excellent trail for a novice or an experienced hiker. It offers a challenge for th experienced hiker who enjoys jogging trails. The park is well maintained and offers a variety of trails. The trails are marked and coordinated by colored markers. I encourage everyone to enjoy what this amazing park has to offer. I can’t emphasize enough what an amazing park Van Cortland Park has become.
November 14, 2020It was a great view
October 17, 2020October 12, 2020I really enjoyed this trail (the tortoise and hare trail). It was scenic and relaxing. Easy to maneuver.
September 19, 2020September 16, 2020Love it
September 13, 2020Some parts unpaved, somewhat muddy. Lots of noise from the nearby highway
August 31, 2020Great afternoon
August 30, 2020August 29, 2020Easy. Can go very far
August 28, 2020Ok
July 16, 2020Whole sections are closed.
July 3, 2020It’s easily accessible, trails are somewhat maintained, but the city is very present and trails were busy, sometimes with runners, once with a woman who was playing her music loudly through her phone, etc. Not as peaceful as i’d hoped.
May 30, 2020... don’t want to answer
April 25, 2020The northern section was nice but you never get away from the roar of cars from the highway. One section is closed till the summer.
April 14, 2020Easy and relaxing
February 1, 2020Lots of trails blocked off for restauration.
December 7, 2019Please note that part of this trail, the Putnam Greenway that used to be the New York Central Railroad, is closed for construction until the Summer of 2020. It's being surfaced from the south end of the lake to the north end of the park.
September 15, 2019I would recommend this trail to people looking for an easy dog-friendly hike. Not too crowded with the exception of a cross-country event happening. A ton of space, great views, and parking by the horse stables.
September 9, 2019took my 4 lbs Chihuahua and she did great! she walked about 3 of our 9 miles too! there was lots of glass on some portions of the trail, which was disappointing! some points are right along the highway
September 7, 2019August 1, 2019I recommend this for those who love flowers.
May 24, 2019
