This one’s a stunner. On Thursday, March 12, our adventurous group will explore the grounds of Rockwood Hall, the one-time estate of William Rockefeller, brother to John D. Located in Mount Pleasant, N.Y., the site affords sweeping views of the Hudson River, Tappan Zee Bridge and the Palisades. These vistas are breathtaking. It is worth a moment to access Wikipedia, which recounts a storied history of the property. At arrival, we will jointly decide whether a clockwise or counterclockwise direction is preferable for negotiating this loop’s 500-foot grade change. (Hale and Hearty, right?)
For those wishing to carpool, we will meet in the DCA parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Travel time is a plump 40 minutes. For those choosing to go directly, there is ample parking opposite the trail head. This lot, however, comes up quickly on your left, just as Phelps Way crosses Rockwood Road. So, be vigilant! Dogs on leash are permitted.
Suggestions for a nearby lunch spot are welcome.