Old Croton Aqueduct trail

Waste-water weir on the Old Croton Aqueduct, Sleepy Hollow.

Walk or bicycle the Old Croton Aqueduct trail. The original water supply to New York City is now a walking trail that runs from Croton-on-Hudson in the north to Yonkers in the south. Notably, the trail passes through the Lyndhurst estate in the south end of Tarrytown, and very near Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. The trail is suitable for jogging, hiking, biking and walking with strollers, although some sections of the trail are rough. The trail can also be muddy after a heavy rain. First time visitors will want to pick up a copy of Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct trail map and guide for assistance in navigating some of the trail’s detours. The Friends also offer less-detailed maps for free download, but we’d opt for the paid version any day. In the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow the trail often passes through backyards, offering an unusual perspective on life in the two villages.