Hudson Highlands Gateway Park

This 352-acre park is one of the last large undeveloped land parcels in Westchester County.

Photo by Michael Nelson

Cortlandt, Westchester County -- Hudson Highlands Gateway Park, threatened twice by dense residential development, was protected in 1998 when a coalition of more than 35 groups representing homeowners, the community, government agencies and several environmental organizations united to preserve this 352-acre site. The Coalition to Preserve the Hudson Highlands Gateway raised $6 million to buy the parcel. In May 2000, The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, the Town of Cortlandt and Westchester County purchased the property.

Features

The park features a network of 4 trails, totaling more than 4.9 miles, rambling through woodlands, meadows and around ponds and offers several options for scenic loop hikes including a one-mile loop that is partly handicap accessible. Fore more information, download the Hudson Highlands Gateway Park Guide and Trail Map. (PDF/734K)

Directions and Map

Off Route 9 in Annsville, take Highland Avenue and turn left on Sprout Brook Road.

Two parking areas are available; one is temporarily shared with Sprout Brook Park, 0.3 miles from the intersection of Sprout Brook Road and Highland Avenue, just past and on the same side as the athletic fields. Cross road and enter park through the gap in guardrail. Universally accessible parking area is at the end or Doris Lee Drive. Park on gravel in front of fence.

Operating Hours

Open year-round, from dawn to dusk.