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Westmoreland Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Kisco, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Westmoreland Sanctuary'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.

LoopScenicFlat & fastHillyTrailhead parkingMile markers

Wooded preserve featuring marked trails, plus a nature center and museum.

What runners say about Westmoreland Sanctuary

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (228 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The park has its own parking lot and also its own park offices that have a nice clean restroom and also recycling for water bottles.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Beautiful trails with clear markers and maps throughout, making it easy to navigate and to know how long it will take to get where you're going.”

🪧 well-marked 7 mentions

“Beautiful trails with clear markers and maps throughout, making it easy to navigate and to know how long it will take to get where you're going.”

This place is gorgeous! We came in fall in mid October just in time to see the fall foliage and it is spectacular here. Beautiful high and low paths that are color coded and fairly easy to follow.

★★★★★ — Rena , Oct 2017

There is a small museum. You can get a map or just follow the signs on the trail. Greate experience. Beautiful views.

★★★★★ — Alejandra , May 2022

A small museum with snakes and all, various levels of trails, lotsa parking spots, right in the middle of civilization, several programs for kids run over the year!!! It can’t get any better!! Westmoreland sanctuary is the perfect spot for a nice relaxing escape!

★★★★★ — Anushi , Apr 2023

Beautiful trail. Went on a Wednesday night at 5:30pm and the large parking lot was nearly empty. The well marked trails were a breeze to navigate. The Cole Nettles loop via Spruce Hill took just over an hour. Just don’t forget the insect repellent!

★★★★★ — Adam , Aug 2020

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Beautiful trails with clear markers and maps throughout, making it easy to navigate and to know how long it will take to get where you're going.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“A small museum with snakes and all, various levels of trails, lotsa parking spots, right in the middle of civilization, several programs for kids run over the year!”

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📏 Mile markers 6 mentions

“Beautiful trails with clear markers and maps throughout, making it easy to navigate and to know how long it will take to get where you're going.”

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🔁 Loop trail 4 mentions

“5 mile Easy Loop, was a lovely little hike to the pond which has some benches and a dock, water was frozen over but melted on the surface.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“Nice difficulty mix, mostly level to moderate slopes (I did about half the trails), for a day hike and over 8 miles of dedicated trails.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“The Cole Nettles loop via Spruce Hill took just over an hour.”

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Plan your run at Westmoreland Sanctuary

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitewestmorelandsanctuary.org
  • Phone+1 914-666-8448

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Westmoreland Sanctuary

260 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.