Name: Rock Trail (RT) Loop
Rating: 5.0

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“The Rock Trail (RT) Loop passes by six of the "Rock" features of the trails in Ward Pound Ridge Rez.”

— Rob Cummings

GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

This loop passes the following six rock features of the park: Indian Rock Shelter, Castle Rock, Bear Rock, Dancing Rock, Raven Rocks, and Spy Rock. Both Spy Rock and Raven Rocks have scenic overlooks. Below Spy Rock is a rough stone staircase that ascends 300 vertical feet in about 2/10ths of a mile.

This access is shown from Michigan Rd., but you can also access the RT loop from Honey Hollow Rd. (limited parking).

Features: Birding — Cave — Fall Colors — Views — Waterfall — Wildlife

Dogs: Unknown, please tell us

Runner Notes

Come prepared for many ups and downs.

Description

This is a demanding 7-mile loop. Go in any season -- better views in the winter and early spring -- but fun in all seasons. The terrain is rough at points with large trees coming down after storms and trails re-routing around them. Chances are you'll not see too many others on this trail in the colder seasons but summertime and warmer days it can be very popular. Bring a map or the Trail Run Project mobile app -- all intersections are numbered so once you find one you can get oriented.

Flora & Fauna

Enjoy swaths of mountain laurel in the higher elevations. Additionally, spring vernal ponds dot the trail (seasonal).

Contacts

Local Club: Leatherman Harriers

May 10, 2018: 2018 Thoughts and Links

Apr 22, 2018: 2018 Results

Apr 22, 2018: Loop Today!

Land Manager: Westchester County, NY - Parks

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Trail Ratings

5.0 from 6 votes

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Raven Rocks overlook panorama.

Snowy run on the Red Trail.

Bear Rock Petroglyph - Native American Bear and…

At Raven Rocks overlook in winter.

Length 7.0 Miles 11.3 Kilometers 87% Runnable	Elevation 1,264' 385 m Ascent -1,263' -385 m Descent
7% Avg Grade (4°) 42% Max Grade (23°)	815' 248 m High 445' 136 m Low

Rock Trail (RT) Loop

Length

7.0 Miles 11.3 Kilometers

87%

Elevation

1,264' 385 m

-1,263' -385 m

7%

42%

815' 248 m

445' 136 m

Conditions

“The Rock Trail (RT) Loop passes by six of the "Rock" features of the trails in Ward Pound Ridge Rez.”