Lovely walk I was lucky to find a Amazing Couple who allowed me to walk with them due to me not…read morebringing a bear whistle the trail was flat and clean. Hopefully my talking and walking was what they enjoyed their Love Story was magical just like this trail. To My Two New Friends Thank you for the Lovely Sunday Stroll. Next time I'll walk farther with a Bear whistle and family.

Great historical area with awesome up keep and no vandalized buildings!! (So far). You can also…read morefeel the cool breeze from the caves, the bat cage mine as well as the shaft on the main hiking trail.

Great hiking spot! There are a bunch of different things to…read moredo -- run along the river, hike to the outlook, and take pictures in the famous tunnel! Really beautiful in any season. If you go far, though, make sure you are looking at the map or remembering your steps. I have gotten lost here multiple times! The cell service is not great.

I really enjoy hiking this location, especially in the winter. There is a train trestle that…read morecollects giant icicles. That's really cool to look at. We did the Pinney Loop which is just under 4 miles. The trail was obviously covered in snow as we had hiked January 1.

I'll give this five stars even though I've only gone on about half the trail. Came here to check…read moreit out as the pedestrian bridge over the river had been closed for repairs last week and wanted to see how things looked. This trail is wide, clean and well-maintained. While we were there, we saw lots of walkers and people with dogs. There are a lot of rules and they are laid out by signs as the entrances. It does seem odd that they request no running or biking on the trail as it seems like those activities wouldn't be an issue but for now, it looks like it's just for walking. We followed it about a mile up and then turned around and came back. We could have gone further. Next time we might head south towards Brookfield. I really enjoyed using this trail. One note, the parking lot off Silvermine Road near the police department is small but if you go up to Pocono Road and take a right, there's a big municipal lot there and you can access the trail behind the soccer fields.

If you're coming to the River Walk through Kent, be prepared to drive for a while to reach the…read moreentrance. Don't worry, you haven't missed it, just keep driving until you see a gate. The parking lot can fit about six, eight cars and is accessible to the water. We walked about forty five minutes down the trail, until the humans decided it had been enough for the little paws accompanying us (even though he would have gone until he collapsed). The trail is gentle, not too many inclines and they're not very steep. It seems mostly shaded by trees on each side, but don't let that stop you from using sunscreen. It's a narrow path so if someone is coming, the polite (and in the case of my hiking companions, the dumb) will walk on the side in the taller, tick inhabited grass. I wish it had points of interest signed, like the foundation we passed about five minutes from the entrance. What was there, and where did it go? Other than great, a great place to bring the dog and walk in peace!

Wonderful hike! Not too tough. Right by the water for most of it…read more Drive to the END of the road. (Ignore your GPS. Ignore small paths on the right of the main road. Drive to the end, a small parking lot with a gate.) It's not a loop, so there's a bit of repetition when you turn around walk back to your car.

Easy little hiking area that is dog friendly with many trails and access to water and waterfalls…read more Love this place it's such a nice area that doesn't get too overcrowded and you can spend hours here without getting tired of it. The trails are pretty shady and there are areas that get hit by the sun. It's a nice mix for a hot day to get a little bit of shade, breeze and sun! I love the butterfly conservatory area that has many plants that attract them. You'll easily spot butterflies and moths and beautiful bees pollinating and doing their thing. Kid friendly and dogs love it too! Plenty of parking but best to carpool

Hiking can be challenging and muddy on the trails during rainy weather but the views and mission of…read morethis preserve are top drawer. Dog friendly with leashes required.

3.5 stars but not a solid 4…read more The good - plenty of trails to cover, easy to moderate. Beautiful views from the lookout and to the pond. Dog friendly, parking for 20 or so cars. The Bad - Poorly marked trails, esp with the WHITE TRAIL, marked in green. Lots of road noise from 84.

This is really a beautiful park to hike in. It's quiet and peaceful. There's a variety of trails…read morethrough meadows and gentle hills, you pass homes also. There's free parking. They have over 1000 acres to hike. When you enter the park, there are sone beautiful sculptures by Anna Hyatt Huntington.

Nice big park with a variety of mostly easy walking trails. People bring mountain bikes and dogs…read morehere, and there are fishing and hunting areas. There are several parking lots, each with trail maps. The trails themselves are not really marked the way they are on the map, but you'll see the occasional blue or red paint on a tree. Benches for picnicking at the parking lots, and there's a composting toilet. We didn't see any bears or wolves except the sculptures at the southern entrance, but we did see horses near the Lilly pond. Watch out for ticks and poison ivy.

This is an oasis right in the heart of Carmel, NY. It is about a two hour hike if you're willing to…read morewalk the entire trail. The pond is beautiful and there are picnic tables so bring some lunch. The trail can be very muddy so make sure a week of rain-free weather has elapsed. There are some very steep slopes so avoid icy trails. Parking at the entrance is good for about six cars at most. You might have to park at the high school if the parking area is full. It rarely is though, which means you are likely to be one of few enjoying this wonderful nature preserve. Read about the history of the preserve before you go. It was once a horse racing site and look for the massive stone blocks that held up what was once a railroad bridge. In the winter, with the leaves fallen, you can see the new Putnam County courthouse in the distance, and unfortunately, hear the Route 52 traffic too. You won't be disappointed though. This is worth the the trip.