Kennedy (Somers) Rail Trail Hike
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Join the Club Fit Hiking Club for an easy 3.5-mile hike along the Kennedy (Somers) Rail Trail!
Once part of the former 7.1-mile Mahopac Branch of the New York Central Railroad, which ran from Purdys to Mahopac, the Somers Rail Trail follows a 1.7-mile portion of the former railroad right of way. The trail passes through wetlands, travels under Route 100, and offers views of an arm of the Muscoot Reservoir.
The trail is made up of cinder and dirt with old railroad ties and features mostly flat terrain with minimal elevation gain. We’ll begin at Brick Hill Road and follow the trail toward the edge of the John F. Kennedy High School campus before turning around. There is no parking or public access permitted on the high school campus.
Hike Details
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Difficulty: C – Easy
Distance: 3.5 miles (approximately 1.7 miles out and 1.7 miles back)
Hike Leader: Jim Hurley
Dogs: Allowed
What to Bring: Lunch and water
Weather: Rain cancels
Cost: FREE for Club Fit members
Parking & Directions
From I-684, take Exit 6 (Route 35) west. Turn right onto Route 100 and head north for approximately 0.6 mile. Turn left onto Route 139 and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn right onto Brick Hill Road and continue for approximately 0.4 mile. The parking area will be on the right.
The trail is entered from Brick Hill Road between two large boulders.
Additional Details
Contact Name - Jim Hurley
Contact Email - jamesphurley55@gmail.com
Organizer
Jim rediscovered the enjoyment of hiking after becoming a member of the Club Fit Hiking Group. He was a past member of the Appalachian Mountain Club. He has hiked throughout the United States and southern areas of Ireland. Jim resides in Somers with his wife and daughter since 2003.