Mianus River Gorge Preserve
167 Mianus River Rd
Bedford, NY 10506-1808
(914) 234-3455
rodc@optonline.net

Visitation

Open: April 7 - November 31
Closed: December 1 - March 31 (Winter Rest)
Hours of Operation: 8:30 - 5:00
Free admission. Donations welcomed.
Large groups, please call ahead.

Temporary closures may occur in the case of flooding or extended drought.
Please call ahead during these conditions.

Rules

The MRGP is a preserve and not a park. We ask our visitors to abstain from many normal activities allowed at many public spaces. We hope you agree that allowing only hiking helps us to provide a true wilderness experience

No biking, motorized vehicles, or horses
No picnicking
No camping
No smoking
No dogs
No harvesting of any rocks, plants, or animals
Please, do not disturb research (flagging, fences, etc.)
Stay on marked trails

Directions

From Rt 684:
Take exit 4 and turn onto Route 172 East (right turn if coming from the south, left from the north) towards Bedford.
Go about 2 miles to the for in the road (Shell Gas Station on the left) and turn left towards Bedford, still on 172.
Head north on 172 to Bedford Village Green and bear right at the Green towards Pound ridge.
Drive 1 mile, still on 172, to Mobil gas station on right.
Turn right on Long Ridge Road (Rt 104).
Go 1/2 mile to Miller's Mill Rd, turn right.
Go down hill and turn left just after the small bridge onto Mianus River Rd.
Entrance to MRGP is 0.6 miles down on the left.

From Merritt Parkway:
Take exit 34 from Merritt Pkwy.
Drive north on Route 104 (Long Ridge Road) for 7.5 miles. If you hit 172, you have gone too far.
Turn left on Millers Mill Road.
Go down hill and turn left just after the small bridge onto Mianus River Rd.
Entrance to MRGP is 0.6 miles down on the left.

From Greenwich, CT
Take North St for 1.8 miles after the Merritt Parkway overpass.
Turn right onto North Stanwich to end (0.7 miles)
Turn left onto Taconic Rd.
Turn right on East Middle Patent Rd.
Stay on East Middle Patent for 2.2 miles.
Turn right onto Mianus River Road for 1.9 miles; Preserve entrance is on the right just before the road becomes dirt.

Unfortunately, we are more than two miles away from any public transportation. Those interested may take MetroNorth to either Mt. Kisco or Bedford Hills and make arrangements with local taxies.

Mianus River Gorge Preserve
167 Mianus River Rd
Bedford, NY 10506-1808
(914) 234-3455
rodc@optonline.net