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New York
Next Stop Nature!
Feeling stuck in the city? Want to explore one of our nature preserves? Here are some natural places you can get to easily via mass transit.
And for shorter trips still in the 5 boroughs, download a handy, wallet-sized guide for 5 Ways to Enjoy Nature in New York City.
Note: All of these preserves are less than 5 miles from the nearest train station, but in some cases a bicycle may be a good alternative to walking. Be sure to purchase a $5 lifetime permit which enables you to bring your bike on the train. Or, consider using a shared car for the day or car pooling with friends!
Metro North Railroad
Pawling Nature Reserve
City to Nature in...
1 hour, 52 minutes
Directions
Harlem Blue Line to the Appalachian Trail station. (Trains stop at this station on Sat., Sun., & holidays only). Once at the stop, cross the street and enter the preserve.
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Roger Perry Preserve
City to Nature in...
2 hours, 32 minutes
(including 1.5 miles on a bike)
Directions
Harlem Blue Line to Dover Plains station. From here, bike east on Mill St. toward Railroad Ave., and continue onto Maple Ln. Take another right onto County Rd. 4/Lime Kiln Rd. and bear left onto Sand Hill Rd. for 0.1 mile.
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Nellie Hill Preserve
City to Nature in...
2 hours, 12 minutes
(including 1 mile on a bike)
Directions
Harlem Blue Line to the Dover Plains station. Ride your bike west on Mill St. toward Wing Ave. Turn left onto Wing Ave. and follow; keep left as the road turns. Take another left onto Cemetery Rd./North Nellie Rd. until you reach State Rte 22.
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Arthur W. Butler Sanctuary
City to Nature in...
1 hour, 28 minutes
(including 4 miles on a bike)
Directions
Harlem Blue Line to Mount Kisco station. Head southwest on S. Moger Ave, left on Green St., right on East Main St. (1/2 mile), left on Rt 172 East/South Bedford Rd. (2 miles), turn right onto Chestnut Ridge Rd (1.2 mies), turn right over bridge into parking area and trail head.
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Long Island Railroad
Uplands Farm Sanctuary
City to Nature in...
1 hour, 18 minutes
(including 3 miles on a bike)
Directions
Port Jefferson line to Cold Spring Harbor station. On your bike, head right on Woodbury Rd. Bear left at the first stoplight, then turn left at the top of the hill to stay on Woodbury. After about 1.5 miles, take a left onto Saw Mill Rd. then an immediate right onto Peabody Rd. Enjoy a short downhill ride and take a left onto Rogers Dr. up the hill. Take a left onto Lawrence Hill Rd. to reach the preserve entrance.
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Long Pond Greenbelt
City to Nature in...
2 hours, 48 minutes
(including 3 miles on a bike)
Directions
Montauck Line to Bridgehampton Station. Bike southwest on Foster Ave., and turn left onto Butter Lane. Very quickly, take another left onto Maple Ln. and follow that till another left takes you onto Lumber Ln. Right after, make a right onto Narrow Ln. and continue onto Haines Path, until you make a left onto Toppings Path. Follow until it becomes Widow Gavits Rd. and you have arrived at the preserve.
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David Weld Sanctuary
City to Nature in...
2 hours, 7 minutes
(including 4 miles on a bike)
Directions
Port Jefferson line to St. James Station. Ride your bike north on Railroad Ave., then turn left onto Lake Ave. Take another left onto Moriches Rd., and follow for about 3 miles until it becomes Horse Race Ln. and leads you to the preserve.
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