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Hiking in Croton Gorge Park: trails, map and practical info

Hudson Valley • New York

Explore well-maintained trails with modest elevation gain in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours around one of the world's largest hand-hewn stone dams in the Hudson Valley. This New York park features cascading waterfalls and historic aqueduct paths just an hour from Manhattan.

François Dumaine
By François Dumaine • Contributor since 2022 • Updated 06/10/2026
Difficulty
Easy
Distance
4.8 km
Elevation
91 m
Duration
1h30
Max altitude
91 m
Recommended for :
Beginners

Ready to explore Croton Gorge Park? Here's everything you need to know before you go!

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Photos: Викичи — CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Trail description

The easy 4.8 km loop trail in Croton Gorge Park offers 1h30 of scenic hiking through the Hudson Valley near Croton-on-Hudson. The well-maintained path follows the Croton River gorge and provides riverside views with modest elevation gain, making it suitable for families and casual hikers. The trail showcases the landscape where the Croton and Hudson Rivers converge, with opportunities to view the New Croton Dam. Access the trail from the Silver Lake parking lot (198 Truesdale Drive, Croton 10520) or from the end of Cleveland Drive.

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Ready to go?

Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
35 Yorktown Rd, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520, USA
GPS coordinates
41.2266013, -73.8577374
Phone
(914) 827-9568

Starting Point

The easiest way to get to the start of the trails at the croton gorge park is to drive. The park is located on Route 129 in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.

When?

Opening hours
From sunrise to sunset
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
—
Fees, tickets and reservations: Croton Gorge Park
What to bring?
Gear
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
41.2266013, -73.8577374
Center
(914) 827-9568

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Croton Gorge Park is rated easy.
The elevation gain of Croton Gorge Park is 91 m.
The summit of Croton Gorge Park is at 91 m.
Allow about 1h30 for Croton Gorge Park (4.8 km).
Tickets, reservations and access conditions are managed by Croton Gorge Park: that is where the information is kept current.
No, Croton Gorge Park has no visitor centre on site.
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Update : October 2026