Since the mid1980s, the harlem valley rail trail association has dreamed of a 46mile rail trail in the harlem valley and taconic hills of eastern new york. Helderberghudson rail trail construction to continue. October 2014 ride along the dutchess county rail trail with railstotrails conservancy. About railstotrails conservancy the railstotrails conservancy is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to converting former railroad corridors to public, multiuse recreational trails that offer easy access to runners, hikers, bicyclists, skates, wheelchair users, and equestrians. T he walkway over the hudson then connects to the hudson valley rail trail. Founded in 1986, railstotrails conservancys national office is located in washington, d. Hudson valley rail trail highland, ny darlind was selected by the site work contractor to construct two bridge abutments for the continuation of the rail trail in highland, ny.
Its a nonprofit venture that is primarily for leisure and recreation, mostly void of overt commercial activity. We are located in poughkeepsie new york just off route 55 in dutchess county. Please stay on the trail, supervise children, and proceed with caution. Connecting communities from new york city north to the canadian border. The opening of the dutchess rail trail, and the hopewell. Albany county department of public works commissioner lisa ramundo told the crowd monday that county crews will prep the gravel in spring after the thaw and paving should be complete sometime during the summer. Metronorth to update public on construction of empire state trail. The dutchess rail trail and the recently restored hopewell junction depot, serving as the east trailhead for it, are like a match made in heaven. Construction updates york county rail trail authority. The cuomo administration wants to build a new multiuse trail on the railbed, but that plan was blocked this fall by a franklin county judge. Railtrails join the walkway and spin out into the hillsides in either direction. The maybrook trailway crosses through two counties putnam and.
The rail trail in highland is a town of lloyd linear park. County, the existing hopewell junction trailhead of the dutchess rail. Dutchess rail trail walkway over the hudson valley. This website the hudson valley rail trail is another site connecting the rail trails online. The trail was originally part of the poughkeepsie bridge route, a rail corridor that crossed the hudson via the poughkeepsie bridge. We are under construction posted on july 12, 2018 july 12, 2018 the longawaited construction of the trail section from the intersections of loucks mill road and rt 30 in springettsbury township to hamilton. Wetlands are the dominant feature of this portion of the trail. Heritage rail trail county park is a national recreation trail railwithtrail in pennsylvania built in 1999 by the york county rail trail authority ycrta. Railstotrails conservancy, a nonprofit organization with more than 160,000 members and supporters, is the nations largest trails organization dedicated to connecting people and communities by creating a nationwide network of public trails, many from former rail lines. There are maps for trail locations that are connected and some that are not. The state may now be planning to appeal the decision.
The harlem valley rail trail association is continually inquiring to ascertain the most current information about design and construction schedules. Dutchess county rail trail, poughkeepsie, new york. Like in any other park, a cyclist can expect to find families. Together, they form a seamless 18mile paved pathway capturing the beauty of new yorks hudson valley, a lush sanctuary between the bustling metropolis of new york city and the.
Steinhaus dutchess rail trailnamed for the county executive who championed itis a local treasure in the hudson valley region of new york. New section of york county rail trail being constructed. Theres an abundance of places to go and things to see in dutchess county. The ulster county legislature tuesday night voted to approve funding for the construction of the ashokan rail trail.
York county rail trail authority, seven valleys, pa. Future prospects will be rehabbed or replaced for rail trail use history built 1912 builder. Spotlight news new improvements to the albany county. The hudson valley rail trail riders wappingers falls, ny. Ny may pursue adirondack railtrail plan in court ncpr news. Northern extension of the heritage rail trail county park york. The longawaited construction of the trail section from the intersections of loucks mill road and rt. Delmarcounty executive dan mccoy and other locally elected officials unveiled the most recent enhancements to the ninemile albany county helderberg hudson rail trail on wednesday, july 11. Add a link to the villagetown of your location on the dutchess county map page. Molinaro, center, joined by local officials and rail trail enthusiasts, celebrated railstotrails. See 28 photos and 4 tips from 312 visitors to dutchess rail trail. The trail runs along the active northern central railway line and forms the southernmost part of route j in the bicyclepa route system.
The rail trail definitely has an interesting relationship to the dutchess economy. Mta metronorth railroad today announced plans to hold information. Albany county announced that the final leg of construction at the helderberghudson rail trail will begin next week. Future plans for the trail include linking these two sections of trail and providing a connection to the original, northern section of the henry hudson trail. This includes not only the physical rail trails and walkways but also the the greater hudson valleys internet communities. Our dutchess rail trail has captured the interest and the anticipation of residents from all across dutchess county and beyond. The official railstrails guidebook series is published by wilderness press and you can find out all the ways. Ponythrough plate girder bridge over ny route 85 new scotland rd on albany county rail trail formerly delaware and hudson railroad location bethlehem, albany county, new york status open to bicyclist and walker trail traffic. The art has rapidly become a top local recreational destination, drawing 40,000 happy visitors in the six months since its opening, and is expected to draw 100,000 people this year.
The trail connects the port of albany to voorheesville. Follow the friends of the rail trail facebook page for the latest rail trail news july 11, 2018. Construction of approximately 850 linear feet of a paved trail system ranging from 6 to 8 feet wide along its length through property owned by city of bea con metronorth scenic hudson const. A vast majority of the heritage rail trail county park loucks mill road extension project in springettsbury township will pose no hindrance. Beacon rail trail construction project in dutchess new york. Etrail news sign up for etrail news regular updates with photographs and captions of the current trail construction projects of the york county rail trail authority sent right to your inbox. This website the dutchess rail trail is the hub to connecting dutchess county. The money, from the federal highway administration and. Dutchess county rail trail john ammondson the hudson. Promotional video for the york county heritage rail trail. Albany county, in cooperation with the town of bethlehem and mhlc, announced rail trail improvements. Molinaro announced construction work is now underway on the eagerly anticipated fourth and final. Hudson valley rail trail new york trails traillink.
Hudson valley rail trail walkway over the hudson valley. Construction on a longplanned extension to the harlem valley rail trail is expected to begin in 2018, according to dutchess county officials. The york county rail trail authority creates multiuse public trails. Welcome to the harlem valley rail trail, two sections totaling 15 paved miles through stunning rural dutchess and columbia county landscapes. While any bike could be used on the paved paths, a dedicated road bike would not be very comfortable on a gravel and dirt trail. Most of there trails are paved, except for the wallkill valley rail trail in new paltz, the hurley trail in kingston, and the stewart buffer lands in rock tavern, which are a mix of crushed stone and hard packed dirt. Not only communities in dutchess but also the eastern most part of ulster county that is connected by the walkway. Heritage rail trail under construction in springettsbury township. The county executive and trail enthusiasts have been working toward this for years. Our scenic car and bike tours help you traverse the countryside while highlighting the areas history and attractions. The dutchess rail trail is a 12 mile multiuse linear county park that runs through the middle of the dutchess county along the former maybrook rail corridor including the towns of poughkeepsie, lagrange, wappinger and east fishkill. Connecting communities from above new york city north to the canadian border.
For questions or recommendations regarding the dutchess rail trail, contact the dutchess county government by clicking here. The trail then resumes at station road in marlboro and continues for five miles to church street in matawan. Harlem valley rail trail extension construction underway harlem. This is in answer to the letter by cyclist henry pratt objecting to the hudson valley rail trail associations asking the lloyd town board to have the police patrol the rail trail in response to dangerous behavior by cyclists. New york rail trail connecting the greater hudson valley. Dutchess county plans to complete this section in 20182019. Crews will be constructing a section of the trail between route 30 in springettsbury township and north george street in york. Construction on the trail is planned to start in spring of next year and to.
Northern extension hrtcp york county rail trail authority. Dutchess county rail trail at van wyck ln trail in. Construction is slated for 2020, at which time a golden spike ceremony will be planned as a public celebration of this accomplishment. When finished, the rail trail will have 9 miles of pavement from south pearl street in albany all the way out to voorheesville. It was the main eastwest freight route of the new haven until its merger with the penn central in 1969. Monmouth county park system parks henry hudson trail. Combining the greenway trails, county and other municipal parks and abandoned rail. With more than 160 trails covering 97 miles youre bound to find a perfect trail for you.
The andes rail trail is an easily accessible hiking trail in an idyllic setting, suitable for individuals and families of all ages the trail starts at the beautiful pergola and gate, at 266 depot stree. Explore the best rated trails in new york, whether youre looking an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the high line and hudson river greenway. Not only communities in the eastern part of ulster county but also across the walkway from highland into poughkeepsie in dutchess county. Poughkeepsie, hudson valley rail trail map, ulster. York citys support for the rail trail extension has blossomed with extraordinary efforts from downtown, inc. The first section of the trail continues for one very flat mile 2 miles round trip along the old rail bed, and provides a peaceful. Harlem valley rail trail extension planned for 2018. In tandem, the depot and its new museum room, with historical interpretive panels and the trail will ensure that generations to come remember the history of this once proud rail line, and its. The trail, with its commanding views, is the jewel among ulster county s growing number of rail trails. However, the trail is definitely an attraction for both dutchess county residents and outside visitors, presumably driving some additional economic. Controlled by a variety of railroads throughout the 19th and 20th.
The maybrook line was a line of the new york, new haven and hartford railroad which connected with its waterbury branch in derby, connecticut, and its maybrook yard in maybrook, new york, where it interchanged with other carriers. New paltz to walkway over the hudson trailhead at 87 haviland road highland. All are part of the empire state trail, which will be a continuous 750mile route spanning the state from new york city to canada and buffalo to albany, creating the longest multiuse state trail in the nation. Looking ahead on the future of the helderberg hudson rail. Millerton to under mountain road harlem valley rail trail. New york rail trail is the hub to connecting the greater hudson valley and the champlain area. A link to the location on the rail trail map for the area you are located.