Near-campus day trips for spring break
Near-campus day trips for spring break Melody Lu / Staff Illustrator
Van Cortlandt Park
Just because you’re staying in the city doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the return of hiking season. You can find fresh air, green grass, and nature coming back to life on several trails, ranging in difficulty, in the Bronx’s Van Cortlandt Park.
Where: Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx
How far: About 30 minutes
How to get there: Take the 1 train from 116th Street to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.
Making sure you’re being COVID-19 safe: The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference recommends that to maintain safe hiking standards you limit the size of your group, try to go on weekdays rather than weekends, and wear a mask on trails. Find more information here.Prep: Make sure you’re wearing weather and terrain-appropriate clothing.