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Pound Ridge Ponds "Scenic Pound Ridge"


Pound Ridge

Westchester County


Pound Ridge Ponds "Scenic Pound Ridge"

 
 
Click to enlarge spring photo of Pound Ridge Pond.

Click to enlarge photo of Pound Ridge Pond Lovely ponds, lakes, and streams add to the natural beauty of Pound Ridge.

Pound Ridge, incorporated in 1788, is located only 50 miles north of Manhattan in a rural area of Westchester County. Pound Ridge is a community recognized for its natural beauty and appreciated as a peaceful country retreat, where winding roads, wooded hills, and beautiful ponds and lakes sprinkle the landscape.

The Town of Pound Ridge is home to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 4,315-acre park offering trails for walking, cross-country skiing, camping and more. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is the largest park in Westchester County.

With its varied terrain, landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing, and cross-country skiing. The park is also home to the Trailside Nature Museum in Pound Ridge which hosts weekend nature interpretive programs year-round.

Things To Do at Ward Pound Ridge Park
Camping
Equestrian Trails | Horseback Riding
Fishing
Gardens
Hiking & Walking Trails
Museum
Nature Study
Picnicking
Play equipment is available in two areas of the park

    Winter Activities
    Cross-Country Skiing


Click to enlarge fall photo of Pound Ridge Pond.

Click to enlarge photo of Pound Ridge Pond Ponds, lakes, and streams add to the natural beauty of Pound Ridge where all the seasons of the year are beautiful.

If you enjoy hiking, be sure to plan a day or weekend hiking in Pound Ridge. Plan a hiking trip In the autumn when leaves begin to turn and spectacular colors of yellow, rich gold, reds, and burgundy take shape within the trees and landscapes. Pound Ridge offers many great hiking opportunities. Find places to hike and experience autumn in the lower-Hudson Valley of New York.

Things To Do in Pound Ridge
Antique Shopping
Boutique stores
Check schedule for Festivals in Pound Ridge


Location: Pound Ridge

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