Cranberry Lake Preserve — Attraction in Town of North Castle

Surprisingly, my first visit to cranberry Lake Preserve … and I only live 4 miles away 🤔 There’s limited parking along the narrow looped entrance road into park … and it was a beautiful Fall Saturday afternoon , so folks were definitely out enjoying this beautiful park. We parked right in front of the Nature Lodge … ⭐️ on trail map - available in map box close to lodge. As busy as it seemed, as soon as we got 100’ past the lodge on the yellow trail, we’d only occasionally run into a passerby. Seems they’re keeping up with paths nicely, keeping certain areas elevated above low lying terrain. It was a quick initial introductory tour with a friend whose been here many times over the years … however, now that I see what I’ve been missing out on I definitely will plan to return soon to explore more. Families with children...

Randomly discovered Cranberry Lake Preserve on Google Maps yesterday while looking for a new place nearby to take an easy hike. Very happy that I found this place! The entrance is off of Old Orchard St and there is a small parking area as you enter and a few hundred yards further in, there is a larger parking area, a welcome center (currently closed because of covid) and portable bathrooms. The trails can be accessed from either parking area. There are a few hiking options, red being the longest but none are difficult. I saw people of all ages. My very pregnant girlfriend had no trouble with it. The trails are well maintained. The quarry was pretty cool and made a good place to stop for a break and food. Looking forward to coming back when everything is...

This is a hidden gem hiking spot, tucked away from all the traffic and noise of Westchester county. Unlike some other trail systems, you are quite isolated from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

There are several loops available, covering several different types of terrain including forest, marsh, and a large pond. There's also an old stone quarry which you can climb up as part of your loop. It's a bit challenging with a toddler on your back but certainly manageable.

We've seen all manner of wildlife here including: fish, snakes, turtles, frogs, and occasional deer.

Word to the wise: the most common creature here is the MOSQUITO, especially near the water during the summer. Make sure to bring bug spray or hustle through the marshy portion...