trailside nature museum – The Leatherman's Loop

Message from Friends of the Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

May 10, 2012May 9, 2012 by leathermansloop

We are pleased to bring you a message from the Friends of the Trailside Nature Museum: The board members of The Friends of Trailside Nature Museum are always so proud to see the annual Leatherman’s Loop! We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about ourselves. Our mission is to support … Read more

Trailside Nature Museum Hiking Trip to Leatherman’s Cave November 14th at 2PM

October 12, 2011November 11, 2009 by leathermansloop

The Trailside Nature Museum at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is leading its annual hike to the Leatherman’s Cave in the Reservation. Date is Saturday, November 14th at 2PM leaving from Michigan Road parking lot. From their google groups newsletter: Come and hear the lore of the Old Leather Man. Join us on this annual … Read more

Loop starts at 9am.

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The Leatherman's Loop is a 10k trail race held each spring. The event has been held annually at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY since 1987 and we believe it is the largest trail race on the East Coast of the United States.

Loop Registration information is here.

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Brief Video: Watch a brief video of the run to see what it's all about.

Loop History: Read about some Loop history from one of the Loop founders, Tony Godino.

Legend: Read about the Legend of the Leatherman.

Sunday November 12, 2023
Eighth Running!

We added the virtual Raven 100k Challenge in 2020 and by popular demand we are continuing to run the virtual challenge. Read about this month-long endurance challenge complete with badges and custom finisher woodallions!

Raven Rocks Run is the first new race at Ward Pound Reservation in nearly 20 years. The Raven Rocks 10k Run is a challenging course with great views, rocky climbs, ridgeline trails, hilly meadows, ravines, and the site of the former fire tower.

The race aims to help raise money to bring back and operate the fire tower at its former site so a whole new generation can enjoy the sweeping 360 degree views of Long Island Sound, Connecticut, the Hudson Highlands, and New York City it will afford.

Race was run the first time in 2015.

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