Near Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
One of several Weir Along the Old Croton Aqueduct.
Near Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
North Boundary of Van Cortlandt Park

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Old Croton Aqueduct Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
2.1
mi
Distance
88
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsHistorical

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.14mi
Distance
88ft
Elevation Gain
92ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
209ft
High Point
131ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a portion of the Manhattan section of The Old Croton Aqueduct Trail in Van Cortlandt Park. The trail is relatively flat with some some ares with uneven terrain and stairs. There are two roads intersections, the first and the most Dangerous is to get to the trailhead between Mosholu Parkway and W Gun Hill Road. This intersection does not have a pedestrian path. The other road intersection is at E 223rd St and Jerome Ave. This one has a pedestrian friendly path.

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