

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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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.
Recommended by:
What are you into?
- Train-accessible wilderness
- Weekend day hike
- Beginner-friendly trails
- Guided foraging walks
- Appalachian Trail
- Pawling