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Parks & Gardens

Appalachian Trail

Pawling

Beaver spotting is a hit with kids
Trains run weekends only—check schedule first
White blazes mark the trail through woods

Sample the legendary Appalachian Trail without leaving civilization behind. A weekend Metro-North ride from Grand Central drops you at the trailhead, where you can wander boardwalks through beaver-dammed marshes or push toward Cat Rocks.

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What are you into?

  • Train-accessible wilderness
  • Weekend day hike
  • Beginner-friendly trails
  • Guided foraging walks
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Pawling