Well-paved trailway. Frequented by other cyclists, fellow runners, and walkers. Safe area. Plenty of tree coverage. And beautiful scenery. Must experience this trailway for yourself, You won't be disappointed! read more

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Did the trail from Van Courtland was a nice walk. Fall foliage is so beautiful great scenery. read more

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We moved to Yonkers over eight years ago and to this day, we continue to discover new areas of our own backyard that we never new existed or even connected with places we have been before. We used to drive to Farragut and park our cars in order to enjoy the Southern County Trail, not knowing that the beginning of it is located right by our home! We discovered this when meeting a friend at the pool in Tibbets Park. We rode our bikes up Rumsey Road, cut through the wooded area and crossed the foot bridge for a little pool time with our friend, who brought her bike along for more riding after the water. We found a steep path that intersected with the trail and rode toward the exit to Yonkers Ave. Yesterday, we decided to see exactly how far the trail would take us. We started the same way but found a path to the trail located under the steps in the park side of the foot bridge. We started from there, by the tennis courts, and continued North. We had plans later that day so we only got as for as the crossing before Farragut but were amazed that we could have been utilizing this trail all along. We plan on starting from the Southernmost point to see how far North we can get. I love to run but I probably wouldn't do that without a buddy. While there are plenty of people using the trail and a lot of foot/bike traffic, there's no need of putting yourself in danger because there are a lot of sketchy little areas along the path that made me leery of even attempting to run alone. There are train cars, history and plenty of nature watching along this trail and being someone who enjoys outdoor activities, I have to say that this will be on eof my regular haunts in the near future. It's just such a shame that I found it with July a few more months of pleasant weather left in the year. read more

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A great and flat paved trail for those looking to either bike or run away from the chaos of the city. I'm a runner and found this path to be just what I needed. It is clean, safe, well paved and I loved the smell of fresh spring air and flowers. As mentioned in the previous review this trail runs parallel to the Saw Mill but it is quiet and peaceful enough to zone out on your chosen activity. We started out at the tip of Yonkers and ran a few miles up then back. There are a lot of bikes on the trail but everyone is respectful of others, which is great. One of the great things is that the trail is quite long, I believe around 24 miles, which makes it great for long runs. It also has several entry points, Bronx or along Yonkers. Not sure how the commute would be using MTA but I drove up to the Bronx/Yonkers border, walked to the park and then onto the trail. I will definitely be using this trail throughout the summer and fall for training runs and bike rides! read more

This trail is amazing. Whether you're running, walking, or biking you'll enjoy it. I find this trail to be the most peaceful of all trails. You don't have crazy cyclist zipping past you and you also don't have pedestrians that meander directly in the middle of the trail. In fact I have traveled several miles, and did not see anyone. Which ups the serenity factor. There are multiple places you can stop and soak up the natural beauty of New York. The trail starts in Yonkers and ends up in Carmel via the North County Trail. Which is almost 100 miles round trip of mostly flat paved Trail. read more

South County Trailway - Woodlands Lake - Parks Near Me - Westchester, New York

Easy to ride/run/walk. Used to be my favorite spot for running, but since I have been experiencing pain in my left knee, I don't visit here as often as I wish I could. Clean, fresh air, lots of green (In the right season), and just the perfect place for outdoor activity. I am running/walking here, but I often see many people riding bikes here. Now be ready, it is a LONG trail, so you can do the trail in few steps if you want to see all of it. I wish and there should be more trails like that. read more

I used this trail for marathon training, to run a 20 miler. I started in Elmsford and worked my way south to Yonkers and then back. The trail is asphalt the whole way, and on a Sunday afternoon in the summer, was not very crowded at all. It is mostly shaded by tree coverings, but there are a few sunny stretches here and there which, on a hot day, can be tough to run through. There are gentle uphills and downhills that you don't really notice. There are a few sections where it feels fairly industrial, but it's mostly a pretty trail, albeit there is a lot of car traffic noise - but I don't really mind that. My biggest complaint were the lack of amenities along the trail. Despite multiple fire hydrants located less than 15 feet at many points along the trail, there were no water stops at all along the entire 14 mile stretch. There were scattered port-a-potties, which was nice, but you had to exit the trail and hunt around a little bit to find them. Why take the trouble to pave a beautiful, 14 mile-long, multi-use trail, put up historical markers and the like, and offer absolutely no amenities for trail users? So, this is a nice trail for cyclists, I suppose, but not really great for long runs or walks. read more

This is actually. 2 1/2 star rating but since that's not option, I gave 3 stars. Finally got to ride the South County Trail a couple of weeks ago and only did a few miles so maybe this isn't a fair review. I picked up the trail on Elmsford. I only sis about three or four miles because I did my care for the trail. The pavement was not too smooth, lots of bumps, uneven areas and the trail has a decent amount of twists and turns. To be fair, maybe it improves closer to Yonkers? I think I'll stick with the North County Trail. read more

Lovely long trail along the saw mill and neighboring towns. Only complaint - there is a good amount of trash along the sides of the trail and still small bodies of water. Not sure how representative my experience is of the yonkers to dobbs stretch is of the whole trail. read more

One of the best trails in the area. Well shaded for hot summer days and never too crowded. Great fun a run, walk with the dog, or stroll with friends. Also good for biking, though I have not personally biked the trail. You kind of forget that you are in the middle of a highly populated area. The trail always feels safe, never threatening. Even the part that visibly parallels the saw mill stays relatively quiet. read more

This rails-to-trail linear park was recently completed, extending from Route 119 in Elmsford to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Following the route of the abandoned main line of the Putnam Railroad through southern Westchester County (alongside the Saw Mill River Parkway), it is a well-paved and well-used path for cycling, running, and walking. The best way to connect to it is in the south, take the NYC subway #1 train to Van Cortlandt Park, and then follow the muddy Putnam Trail to the Yonkers border where the paved South County trail starts. The Bee-Line Bus system also connects to it in a number of places, and the #5 bus parallels it in parts of Yonkers, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, and Elmsford, but Bee-Line does not permit bikes on buses. Things I love about it: (1) It is a safe way to commute by bicycle to job centers in Elmsford, Yonkers (Getty Square, too!), the Bronx, and Manhattan (via Manhattan Westside Greenway). (2) For much of it, it parallels the tranquil Saw Mill River which has been restored over the past few years. There are a few kayak put-ins accessible from the trail in Yonkers and Hastings. Woodlands Lake in Irvington is a dammed portion of the river. Lots of volunteers show up to cut vines and pick up garbage from the river banks, adding to the number of people on the trailway. (3) There are good places to stop and eat along the trail. Palmer Dairy in Yonkers, Riviera Bakehouse (a bit farther from the trail but worth it!) in Ardsley, Starbucks and the under-construction Rivertowns Square in Dobbs Ferry, and some great more authentic places in Elmsford (pubs, Mexican, sushi, Italian, etc.) near the trailhead. Life the Place to Be in Dobbs is a fun activity center for kids. (4) The signage showing the old station locations is educational, but it would be great to have signage showing local things-to-do like eat. (5) Groundwork Hudson Valley, a local community organization, has added some benches to rest your weary feet. Things I wish were fixed: (A) In NYC's Van Cortlandt Park, the muddy mess of a trail is finally going to be paved; (B) The connection between the South County and the North County Trailways is on-street through an industrial park; dangerous for kids, and adults. Stay off Route 9A whatever you do; there is not even a sidewalk along much of it and it is a major heavy truck route with no shoulders. Work began in 2016 for a real off-street connection. (C) Lights! As a commuter route, it could use lights on it for evening use so you can ride home safely. (D) Snow plowing: Why isn't it plowed in winter like the streets? Even with these challenges, it is still wonderful to have such a great trail. Although I'm sure some people wouldn't mind the train coming back. read more

Love this trail. It's a flat paved trail that's shaded by trees and foliage so even in the middle of a hot humid day it feels cool and comfortable. Great for biking, walking or running. Very quiet and can really hear yourself think. read more

Really nice trailway to bike on. It is flat and very easy to ride with easy access exits and entrances along it. Only negatives are that it passes near some major highways and that is is quite narrow. read more