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Putnam Greenway in Van Cortlandt Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Yonkers, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Putnam Greenway in Van Cortlandt Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Putnam Greenway in Van Cortlandt Park
“It is paved and well maintained.”
“Beautiful, well paved (except some tree roots pushing up the pavement in some areas), easy route because it was so flat.”
“Great trail for running, walking, and biking.”
The Putnam Greenway trailhead can be found at the northern edge of Van Cortlandt Park where it connects to the South County Trailway that runs through Westchester. The Putnam Greenway spans the length of Van Cortlandt Park and is part of a former spur of the New York Central Railroad.
Biked 13 miles north, and back down- took about 1.5-2 hours total! Beautiful, well paved (except some tree roots pushing up the pavement in some areas), easy route because it was so flat. There’s a porta-potty around mile 6/7 in a small parking lot. Highly recommend.
Great trail for running, walking, and biking. Well-kept path and nice views
Beautiful trail that runs the length of Van Cortland Park! Paved, flat, great for a walk or a run. Enough foot traffic on weekends to feel safe walking solo. Connects to Westchester county parks once you leave the Bronx
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, well paved (except some tree roots pushing up the pavement in some areas), easy route because it was so flat.”
“Flat and recently paved, based on The New York and Putnam Railroad, connects to the South County Trailway at the Yonkers border.”
“Flat and recently paved, based on The New York and Putnam Railroad, connects to the South County Trailway at the Yonkers border.”
“There’s a porta-potty around mile 6/7 in a small parking lot.”
Plan your run at Putnam Greenway in Van Cortlandt Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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