Hike Teatown
Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.
Teatown’s nearly 15 miles of trails are used annually by over 10,000 hikers for nature study and other outdoor enjoyment (e.g. jogging, cross country skiing, snowshoeing) and for many of our year-round education activities, including our summer nature camp. Teatown maintains fourteen trails that traverse diverse terrain and habitats, including abundant fields, mixed hardwood forests, laurel groves, lakes, streams, swamps and farm land. The trails range from easy/novice to moderately difficult. Teatown’s preserve provides visitors with a unique glimpse of the biological diversity of the entire lower Hudson Valley region. The trails connect to the Briarcliff Peekskill Trailway and the Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Teatown’s Nature Center is closed for renovations, trails remain open
The Nature Center is closed as of October 1, 2025. The interior of the Nature Center will be renovated to accommodate gallery spaces, a nature store, offices, and an animal care center. The building’s historic, Tudor exterior will be preserved. An office trailer is serving as Teatown’s “Front Desk” during the campus renovation.
Located in the Nature Center Lot, Teatown Staff are available to support visitors 7 days a week. An accessible, portable restroom is located next to the Reception Trailer. A composting toilet is available for visitors across Spring Valley Road, near the trail kiosk by the Croft Pond.
If the Nature Center is closed, where can I use the restroom or refill my water bottle? There is an ADA compliant, portable restroom located next to the Reception Trailer. A composting toilet is available by the trail kiosk near the Croft Pond (south side of Spring Valley Road). There are no public restrooms inside the Reception Trailer. Public water refill is unavailable while the Nature Center is closed for renovations. Bottled water is available for purchase in the Reception Trailer for $1. Please pack accordingly for your hikes.
What’s happening to the Enchanted Forest and Maple Sugaring House? This year, Enchanted Forest festivities moved to Cliffdale Farm! Visit the programs page to learn more about Teatown events. The Maple Sugaring House will not be changed. It is closed to the public during the renovation, but it will reopen when the project is complete.
Who is leading the campus redesign? Award-winning nARCHITECTS will lead the design of the new Education Center, the renovation of the existing Nature Center, and broader campus enhancements. nARCHITECTS was chosen for their demonstrated expertise in sustainable architecture and naturalistic incorporation of structures into surrounding landscapes. The firm is known for projects such as the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center and the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center. Working alongside nARCHITECTS, landscape architect Starr Whitehouse will reimagine Teatown’s campus into a more accessible, ecologically enriched, and pedestrian-friendly environment.
Who is leading the renovation and construction? Teatown is pleased to work with DHI Construction for general contracting and construction management. The firm has managed many large-scale projects, including Westchester County institutions like Rye Country Day School and the Hackley School.
How long will the campus renovation take? Construction is expected to take 12–16 months. We will update the public regularly as the project proceeds.
How can I stay updated on campus changes? Sign up for Teatown’s email newsletter and follow us on social media. Reach out to us via info@teatown.org or (914) 762-2912 with questions or concerns.
Trail Map
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Policies
Click to learn more about our policies regarding preserve use, dogs, special use, and more.
Preserve Use Guidelines
- Teatown’s trails are open from dawn to dusk.
- We encourage responsible use and contemplative enjoyment of the preserve. To this end, we ask that you carry out your trash, keep dogs on leashes, clean up after dogs, remain on the marked trails, and respect other visitors. Please observe wildlife from a distance and leave plants in place. Hiking, birding, nature study, strollers, and personal photography are welcome. Fires are prohibited.
- Please feel free to report trail problems. In the case of an emergency while you are on the preserve, please call 911.
- Click here for a complete list of our policies.
Large Groups and Special Use
Groups larger than 8 people are required to notify Teatown in advance of their visit. There is a charge of $5/person for large groups.
Click here for more information.
Hours & Parking
Trails
Open dawn to dusk, 365 days
Parking
To help manage increased visitation to our preserve Teatown charges $7 to non-members for parking. Note that the parking kiosks can not provide change, so please pay with exact change or credit card. We appreciate our members, who will always park free. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Our address
1600 Spring Valley Road
Ossining, NY 10562
(914)762-2912
info@teatown.org