Kennedy Dells County Park

New City,
Rockland Co.,
New York

Hiking Trails:
Service Path: Unblazed
White Trail: White blaze
Fitness Trail: Unblazed

Total Time: 1:00 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.4 Miles

Pros: Many trails in suburban area
Cons: No views and many people present

Google Maps of Parking:
https://goo.gl/maps/747SFkw681nTEzz79

I had never been to Kennedy Dells Park before, and was looking for a short and easy hike that wasn't too dramatic. I parked in the main parking area by the trailhead, and took the Service Path for a short distance to the White Trail. The White Trail loops around most of the park, going north and then west along the northern edge of the park to the other entrance. I then continued south on the trail at the western edge of the park alongside the brook. I missed the famous dam and waterfall and was not familiar with where it was. I then continued along the trail to its terminus. I then took the path south towards the entrance, and then took the Fitness Trail to the parking area, and then walked from the other parking area to where I was parked.

Map of the Route

Service Path to the White Trail at the Beginning of the Hike

Beginning of the White Trail

Open Meadow near the White Trail

Eleaneor Burlingham Tree Nursery

White Trail Parallel to the Brook

Stream at the Western Perimeter of the Park

At the End of the White Trail

Another Meadow at the End of the White Trail

Trail with Early Season Foliage

More Early Season Foliage

Another Large Meadow Along the Fitness Trail

Trail Plaque at the End of the Fitness Trail