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Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

  • May 8, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Brooklynite22 from Brooklyn, New York
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

The Rail Trail, is a 12.2 mile stretch of an old railroad line that was decommissioned in the late 70's and is now open to hikers, bikers, horseback riders and of course people walking. The trail consists of loosely packed stone and gravel, and goes through a number of towns. It offers spectacular views and makes for a great uninterrupted walk or bike ride. The trail is flat and crosses few roads (those that it does cross are largely secluded). It offers spectacular views of the mountains and runs through farms, orchards and over a number of rivers. There are benches as well as the occasional porta potty along the trail.

If you are biking make sure you have a hybrid or a mountain bike because the trail is a little rough.

There are many places to get to park and get to the trail but one of the best places to pick up the trail (and park) in New Paltz is by the Water Street Market, along Main St. right before the bridge.

For a map of the trail and more information on parking http://www.gorailtrail.org/mappics/directions.gif

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