• Hyde Park is a cornerstone of the Hudson River Valley's cultural heritage. The designers and architects were among the leaders in their fields. The centerpiece, the house itself, is a premier example of American Beaux-Arts style.

    Vanderbilt Mansion

    National Historic Site New York

Hyde Park Trail End-2-End Trek

2012 Walkabout Patch

Hyde Park Trail Patch for 2012

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012

Hyde Park Trail End-2-End Trek

Sign-in 7:30 to 8:30am at Vanderbilt Parking Lot

Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking (or running) the Hyde Park Trail. Join us on a 9-mile End-2-End trek from Top Cottage to Vanderbilt, via Val-Kill, the FDR Site and Riverfront Park.   

Bring everything you need for a 9-mile day of hiking: water, lunch, insect repellant, rain gear and other essentials. Park at Vanderbilt, and we'll take you by shuttle bus to the starting point (sorry, no exceptions).  The hike will finish at Vanderbilt. Finishers will earn the 2012 Walkabout trail patch. 

If you are an experienced trail runner, and you prefer to run the trail, you can do that, too. Runners are encouraged to arrive on time for the 8:00am shuttle bus. 

For a description of the trail route, and other hike details, click on the route map and itinerary below.  

Shuttle bus capacity is limited, so pre-registration is recommended. To register, call Hyde Park Recreation M-F 8:30am - 4:00pm, at 229-8086. Please let us know if you plan to hike or run the route.

Route Map
Itinerary Table

Did You Know?

Inside the Vanderbilt Powerhouse

The Vanderbilt Mansion was the first home in the Town of Hyde Park to have electricity.  They had their own hydroelectric power plant built on the property.