New York · Mountain biking · Near Mount Kisco

Croton RiverWalk

0.7 mi
round trip
17 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Croton RiverWalk is a short, easy mountain biking route in New York, set on city-managed land within the VLG OF CROTON Land. The ride is about 0.66 miles from the starting point, and the out-and-back route is roughly 1.3 miles long with almost no elevation change, making it a simple, low-commitment outing. The trail is nearly flat, with a total climb and descent of about 17 feet each. That makes it an easy choice for a quick ride or a warm-up before heading to other spots in the area. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, while July peaks near 83°F. Several other trails sit close by. The Ccns Trail is about 0.6 miles away, the Croton Trails System is about 0.7 miles away, and the Upper Highland Trail is about 0.8 miles away. Paddlers can reach the Croton River, about 1.2 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Beaver Pond Campsite

    Campground

    Campground · 9.2 mi from the trail
  • If it rainsDaniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Fort Montgomery

    Museum

    Museum · 9.4 mi from Mount Kisco

    American Revolutionary War fort near West Point on the Hudson River

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Croton RiverWalk

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 17°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 25°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 36°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 46°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 55°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 52°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 41°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yorktown Hts 1w, NY, 6.5 mi away at 670 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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