Mountain Lakes Park [ Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park]
Park Overview:
Mountain Lakes Park, the most northerly park in Westchester County, features almost 13 miles of trails and woods roads, four lakes, and the highest point in the County.
Park Description:
Acquired by Westchester County in 1961, Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park (as it is formally known) features hardwood forests, rock outcrops and meandering streams. Besides almost 13 miles of trails (many of which follow woods roads) for hikers, the park offers camping, fishing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, boating, and a high/low ropes challenge course. Lean-tos, cabins and yurts are available for rent, and the dining hall, which accommodates up to 250 people, can be rented by organized groups. Camp Morty offers a sleepaway camp experience each summer for children who are under the care of the Department of Social Services.
Trails Overview:
The park features seven trails plus several connecting trails:
- The 3.6-mile-long Orange Trail loops around the park, following woods roads for most of its length (the first 0.7 mile east of the park office is paved).
- The 1.7-mile-long Yellow Trail loops around the northeast corner of the park.
- The 2.0-mile-long Blue Trail loops around the eastern end of the park.
- The 1.2-mile-long White Trail leads to a panoramic south-facing viewpoint and can be combined with a portion of the Orange Trail to make a 1.7-mile-long loop.
- The 1.9-mile-long Old Sib Trail, the newest trail in the park, traverses its northern section. It features rolling terrain and passes through an area with an abundance of old stone walls. The Old Sib Trail can be combined with the Yellow, Orange and Blue Trails to form a loop.
- The 0.3-mile-long Green Trail leads to the summit of Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County (unfortunately, there is no view).
- The 1.5-mile-long Red Trail goes around Hemlock Lake and Spruce Lake.
Park Acreage:
1082.00 acresMunicipality:
North SalemMountain Lakes Park, the most northerly park in Westchester County, features almost 13 miles of trails and woods roads, four lakes, and the highest point in the County.
Acquired by Westchester County in 1961, Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park (as it is formally known) features hardwood forests, rock outcrops and meandering streams. Besides almost 13 miles of trails (many of which follow woods roads) for hikers, the park offers camping, fishing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, boating, and a high/low ropes challenge course. Lean-tos, cabins and yurts...