Friends of the Hudson Trail
Bob Jessen started this project to build a new long trail on the east side of the Hudson River to match the Long Path of New York. Bob is retired, living in Mount Kisco, a United States Chess Federation Master, and has two three great grand children.
![]()
Elizabeth Baecher is a Life Master at Bridge, but still finds time to dig up bottles.
![]()
Jeanine Meyer is a professor in mathematics/computer science and new media at Purchase College. She operates at the walking end of the walking, hiking, climbing spectrum, but enjoys digging in the mud for wild onions.

Everyone who has worked with us or expressed interest in doing so, please send a picture and information so we can add you to this page. Everyone is welcome.
June 23, 2008 at 6:43 pm |
My fiiend and I are interested in hiking the lower parts of the trail. Do you head any group hikes or have maps?
August 13, 2009 at 8:54 pm |
Please note that all-volunteer organization The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct has a website and a detailed map of the OCA. Please visit.
– Katharine Gates
web outreach