Please know that while this is a lovely free option Bob and others, it 
is also very well known for car break-ins.

So, take your pick ~ pay the fee and have more people around or perhaps 
end up finding your car ransacked upon your return.

Happy birding all!

Lisa

On 9/16/20 11:55 AM, Robert Lewis wrote:
> This is in Westchester County.  It's very popular among birders.
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> Most people park at either the main parking lot (fee) at 41.113252, 
> -73.834791, or the free area at 41.106365, -73.844567.
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> Maybe everybody knew this but me, but there is a very attractive free third 
> option.  It's on route 448 at  A: 41.094967, -73.836635.  There is room for 
> around 10 cars here.  There is also room for maybe four cars at B: 41.094585, 
> -73.835872, but that is less attractive.
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> Google maps does not adequately show the trails here.  From A, walk around 
> the gate and IMMEDIATELY turn right and go up the path.  This merges with 
> another.  You pass a house on your right up a hill.  In 100 yards or so you 
> cross Rockefeller Brook. Turn right and join the main gravel trail about 
> 41.096705, -73.836470.  This is a very nice level path all the way to the 
> beautiful open fields area.
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> BTW the Stone Barns area is closed.  You can't park there.
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> Bob Lewis
> Sleepy Hollow NY
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