Climbing Near Yonkers, New York

Take the 1 train northbound to 242nd Street (end of the line). The station is on the western border of the park. Alternatively, can drive and park alongside Broadway on the western border of VCP.Either way, the best rock appears to be west of Mosholu Parkway / I-87 (Major Deegan Exp) and north of the Henry Hudson Parkway divide. GPS location maps to the NYC Parks Restroom and Annex as a central location for trails to access known and future routes. Areas north of Van Courtland Lake tend to be swampy or inaccessible; however, there's probably room to explore along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The southern parts of the park are more recreational with playgrounds, pool, and sports facilities, while the southeast has open terrain. Sitting at #3 on the list of largest NYC parks at 1146 acres, VCP is ripe for exploration. Mix of sunny, exposed areas with open terrain and minimal vegetation. Other areas are heavily forested or swampy with minimal trails. There are several formal walking trails and dozens of unmarked but developed dirt trails from NYC Parks for hiking, trail running, or exploration. Recommend bug spray and protective clothing depending on the season. I would exercise caution around sunset as areas of the park can be become very dark and remote.

An overhang which has some good holds on the lip to make a v4 traverse, and features a bad landing at some spots. The first boulder you come to in the Howlin Boulders area.

A nice secluded area with a roof traverse, and some potential slab climbs on the outskirts of the area. When entering via the North end the park where Shorakkopock Rock is take a right, walk until you see some boulders on the left (marked by an obvious overhang) just before you walk under the Henry Hudson Bridge. Once you see the boulders bushwack about 50 feet up to the boulder.