The Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating, maintaining, promoting, and improving the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Highland, New York

This 9-mile Empire State Trail section begins in the Town of Lloyd, at Walkway Over the Hudson State Park, which is a spectacular 1.5-mile park built on an historic railroad bridge high above the Hudson River. Parking, visitor centers and public restrooms are available at the Park.

Hudson Valley Rail Trail spans 7.1 from New Paltz Bypass (New Paltz) to 87 Haviland Rd (Highland). View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink.

The Hudson Valley Rail Trail is a paved 4-mile (6.4 km) east–west rail trail in the town of Lloyd in Ulster County, New York, stretching from the Hudson River through the hamlet of Highland. The trail was originally part of the Poughkeepsie Bridge Route, a rail corridor that crossed the Hudson via the Poughkeepsie Bridge. Controlled by a ...

May 21, 2024 · Hudson Valley Rail Trail. Highland to New Paltz; multiple access points in Highland 7.1 miles Open year-round Views: Hudson River, forests, and wetlands. On the Ulster side of the Walkway Over the Hudson is the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, a 7.1-mile asphalt trail which ends in New Paltz.

Discover a variety of serene and charming paths that lead you away from the usual routes. Approximately mile marker 3 on the Trail you will see signage for Woods Walk. This 1.1 mile stretch of unpaved path follows the old rail bed. It takes you through forest and swampland. Difficulty: flat and very easy to traverse.

The former Central New England Railway rail bed has been transformed into the Hudson Valley Rail Trail offering visitors the opportunity to hike, bike, ride on horseback, in line skate, cross country ski and snowshoe.

May 17, 2024 · On the Ulster side of the Walkway Over the Hudson is the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, a 7.1-mile asphalt trail which ends in New Paltz. It starts off near the shops in the hamlet of Highland and then turns into more wide-open space.

The Hudson Valley Rail Trail runs for 7 miles between Highland and New Paltz, NY, on an old New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad railbed. Part of the Empire State Trail, it links to the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park at the east and Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to the west (links below). The trail is wide and well-maintained, an ...

Get to know this 17.0-mile out-and-back trail near New Paltz, New York. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 5 h 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road biking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November.