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The Great 26 Mile Challenge – Walk 4 – Hastings-on-Hudson to Van Cortlandt Park

Walk Leaders: Michelle Pollack and Mario Medici

Approximately 7 miles, 5 hours Walk #4 is the final walk of the Great 26 Mile Challenge designed to cover the entire 26 miles of the Old Croton Aqueduct (OCA) in Westchester. There will be a celebration at the end of this walk where walkers who have completed all 4 segments of the Challenge will be awarded a Patch and a Certificate.

The Details: Terrain will be mostly level with some moderate elevation changes. There will be roots and rocks; please wear appropriate footwear. Please bring lunch, snacks and water – there will be rest stops along the way. Please use the rest room before the walk as rest rooms may not be available along the route.

Important Note: This is a one-way walk. Plan accordingly if you will need to return to your starting point.

Meet at Main Street and North Broadway, Hastings-on-Hudson. Street and municipal parking is available. Hastings Metro-North Station is a 20-minute walk.

Walk will end at Lawton St. and the Aqueduct, Yonkers 10705 Street parking available. (Navigate to 114 Lawton St., 10705) Metro-North at Wakefield is a 10 minute taxi ride.

Required: Pre-registration. Will reschedule in the event of rain.

  • Wed May 20, 2026
  • Start: 10:30 am
  • End: 3:30 pm

  • Main Street and North Braodway
    Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706