Opt Outside Hike at Turkey Mountain Preserve

Join Westchester Land Trust’s Program Manager, Kim Fendrich, and Land Steward and Educator, Jake Sacket, for an invigorating three-mile hike at Turkey Mountain Preserve, owned and managed by the Town of Yorktown. We’ll hike past rocky outcrops (and get a geologist’s perspective) with leaves crunching beneath our feet and a glimpse of the NYC skyline in the distance.

This land is part of the Croton-to-Highlands Biodiversity Area, which provides vital habitat for local wildlife. WLT acquired and actively manages 24 acres east of Turkey Mountain Preserve, connecting a 550-acre contiguous corridor of permanently protected forest and wetland, that also adjoins other protected lands owned and managed by NYS DEC and NYC DEP as a critical watershed area.

Please note, this preserve is not dog friendly.

Day + Time: Friday, November 27, 2026, 9–10:30am

Getting There + Parking: Parking is available at 66W5+94, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Carpooling is encouraged. There are no restrooms on site, so please budget extra time if you need to stop on your way. Nearest available restroom: Shell, 1821 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Accessibility: The loop is approximately three miles round trip. Trail conditions include bare rock, uneven terrain, and a steep incline (total elevation gain of 580 feet).

Safety: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring a water bottle and wear sun protection, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. Pants tucked into your socks are recommended to avoid ticks and poison ivy.