Where the trail crosses busy roads, the trail is on a bridge very nice! Close. I was unable to find any access point to this trail in August 2015. The plan calls for a continuous off-road, shared-use pathway from New York City to Buffalo. Take the parkway 3.9 miles to Exit 41 for Beekman Road/County Road 9. IT IS A RAISED TRAIL FOR SOME PARTS SO KEEP AN EYE ON THE KIDS. BIKE FOR A FAST ENJOYABLE RIDE. We traversed the "Walkway Over The Hudson" bridge which is the world's longest pedestrian bridge over water at 1.28 miles and reaches above the Hudson River 212 feet. WebHopewell Junction, New York 12.86 mi / 197 ft gain Dutchess Rail Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Lagrangeville, New York. 29 miles round trip on a perfect day (7/22/21). Looks like a stairway is being installed at the Peaceable Hill Road overpass. In some section you're secluded (so be mindful) if alone. My estimate is that trail will be mostly shady before noon but will be lots of sun in the afternoon. Although Im guessing, I think that, where the bike path dies in Brewster, New York, a continuation of the paved bike path will spring up in the next three years because theres a way to do it, and the way looks clear. After pushing my bike uphill for a stretch it wasnt clearing. The trail climbs steeply to some old ruins of a casino. Railroad companies have abandoned thousands of miles of track since the 1930s as Americans and manufacturers became less reliant on train travel. Flat & well kept, great for beginner cycling and great for a stroll. phase 2 section mostly in the town of Poughkeepsie.This phase 2 section goes from the northern terminus at Morgan Lake in the city of Poughkeepsie to Overocker Rd. Money and time were devoted to this and result is the most beautiful one around. But I could see this being pretty spectacular in the Fall, and its very quiet and peaceful. Find out more on Wikipedia Public Transit to Hopewell Junction in East Now youll find an opening in the fence, and the trail continuing. A few intersecting country roads homes and bucolic old farms, stone walls typical to the area. Ride with Us - Hopewell Junction on the Dutchess Rail Trail to the north end of phase 1 and that last 1/2 mile bit to the depot and a tad beyond for a full (much longer) report on this trail (and others in the area) and pictures please visit my Hudson Valley Cycling adventures and trailways report blog at: http://trailways.bigk12603.com. And in Hopewell Junction, parking is available at the Hopewell Depot ( 36 Railroad Ave, Hopewell Junction ). Pretty, shady, flat. Connected to Duchess Rail Trail and went all the way to Walkway over the Hudson. Pretty, shady, flat. (LAST YEAR I PURCHASED THE TRAIL LINK APP FOR MY PHONE TO MAKE IT EASIER TO FIND THE TRAIL HEADS OF THE RAIL TRAILS AND IT HAS MADE IT ALL THAT MUCH EASIER! At the outset of the bike ride, there was plenty of parking and ample room on trails to bike side by side and have a chat while riding. This is also where the trail connects with the Maybrook Trailway, which continues the journey to NYC along the Empire State Trail. Great for families or for distance training! A few notes: bathrooms available at Southeast Town Park (start of trail, adjacent to Lake Tonetta). Look for brown WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON directional signs as you approach your exit. Recommended option. The Maybrook has quickly become one of our favorite rail trails. All in all, a great new trail and in Fall this is going to be spectacular. Small portion of Maybrook trail is now paved. Just keep in mind its not fully recorded in red on the trail map. 6, turn left on Rt. The best time to visit here is early morning in the fall. The new Empire State Trail, proposed to connect more than 750 Phase 4, already planned, will be for a new bridge over SR 55 and will connect the phase 2 section with the southern section. Section of track along the defunct Maywood line, just east of Hopewell Junction, New York. WebExplore the most popular trails in my list Hopewell rail trail with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and The route continues to Hopewell Junction where it picks up another section of the Empire State Trail lots of info on the web. Have you done this adventure? TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, NY-82 in Hopewell Junction (Dutchess Rail Trail) and New York/Connecticut border at Danbury, CT. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more! Recently, I visited the tracks. This is more of a stroll than a hike, which is nice because you can add it to another hike in the same day if you're in the area. My only critique is that the trail does not connect at the Brewster (east) end with any of the Westchester county trails. WebNearby Recently Sold Homes. Visit the Dutchess County Parks & Trails Application. Hopewell Junction has a great stop at their old train station with picnic tables and restroomsthey did a great job with that. Love it so much. Since the locomotives can't manage hills, the railroad builders levelled the right of way. Mostly wooded with interesting rock cuts along this section. This section runs from Brewster to Hopewell Junction. Diddell Road Trailhead in Looking good thus far! Was really surprised as to the condition of trail, was great. Signage states you cross the Appalachian Mountains (known as the Taconics in this area)! Check or FAQs for more common login questions. Unfortunately no connection to the Putnam Trailway. Basically brand new, uncrowded, lots of interesting sights along the way including multiple water views and lots of greenery. Contractor actively working on trail putting down base and working on trestles. Good food and drinks. The only reason I did not give this trail 5 stars was because of lack of and condition of bathroom facilities. Great day on the Maybrook. We locked the bikes up by the walkway, headed into town for an incredible lunch. I rode this over two separate weekends, Once from the Wassaic train station to Millerton, and once from Millerton to almost the end of the trail. From Brewster you ride northward past Ice Pond with its very long straight stretch (one mile?) This is going to be an awesome trail when it is done. So far, it is relatively undiscovered by users that can make biking treacherous: people walking dogs on leashes and small children weaving across the trail. 68 trails covering 534 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Took my two nieces who are new to bicycling on this trail and we had a great time!!! Where will it run? Nice and smooth. Will do again in the fall and take my camera! At the SR36 crossing, there has been no new work. Some sections of the trail can be quite remote; Ive ridden miles without seeing another biker/runner. Picking a favorite section is a really hard call, they both have their pluses. Don't forget your camera for a selfie or groupie on the bridge overlooking the Hudson. The 13.1-mile trail runs through what seems like a perpetually green landscape of dense tree cover, linking Poughkeepsie at the Hudson River with smaller towns to the southeast.At its Poughkeepsie end, the Dutchess Rail Trail begins at a shared parking lot with the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. I could see some places where there was a fence separating the trail from the railroad, but there was no way to get to the trail that I could find. Combined with the local roads for a great run! About 65 minutes to the turn around point, very leisurely done but flew back to Hopewell Junction at 17 mph and 40 minutes. being an old RR grade, the slope is not perceptible, except at certain road crossings where a RR bridge used to be. 3h 57m A very well constructed and maintained rail-trail in Dutchess County, NY. According to the preliminary construction timeline on the website, it is scheduled to be open in January (winter/spring) of 2021. Not-so-Good: The portapotty at the Hopewell Junction depot was disgusting and clearly had not been serviced in a very long time. Parking is at the Community Center at 239 SR-292, Holmes, NY 12531, 700 feet north of the intersection. I'd highly recommend trying it at sunrise. Start from the Mount Beacon Park trailhead parking area. They are currently working on this trail. A special thanks to NY Senator Charles Schumer (D) for negotiating the deal with CSX for acquisition of the CSX ROW property in the city of Poughkeepsie by the Walkway organization - the 'friends" of the Walkway.I had read that originaly CSX had wanted $6M for the property but the Dyson foundation had apraised the property at only $2M.The final deal negotiated by Mr. Shumer would be for a tad more than $1M.Once the Walkway group has legal ownership of the property,they are to turn the property over to Dutchess county.The undeveloped ROW between the Walkway OTH state park and the current northern terminus of the Dutchess RT will be a part of the Dutchess RT - phase 5. I parked at Pumphouse Rd which is right before the Tonetta Lake parking area. Great trail with beautiful views. Nice trail for running, and it wasnt too crowded. I'll be avoiding the section from Wappingers to Fishkill from now on, it's far too depressing. The 24 miles between the Connecticut border and Hopewell Junction opened in 2021. Or Whaley Lake? Connected to Duchess Rail Trail and went all the way to Walkway over the Hudson. My goal was to get to Whaley Lake but will have to return when Spring temperatures permit. But it continues a few miles east into Connecticut. Had a great ride along the Dutchess Trail. Note that you dont pass through local downtowns per se, I saw restrooms at the Stormville parking area and at Lake Tonetta and Hopewell Junction. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. Im photographing towns, villages, hamlets and parks surrounding and connected by the proposed Empire State Trail this summer (2017). Great trail. as of this date. https://maybrooktrailway.org/. The end of this trail leads right into the Walkway over the Hudson. Just tried the trail for the first time doing the first 10 miles from Southeast Town Park. But maybe that is coming. After the Whaley Lake continuing south there is a slight decline which did make it a a bit of a grind on the way back but really nothing to be afraid of. In Brewster I parked in Markel Memorial Park which is closer to the southern end than Southeast Town Park. Please call the Parks main office at 845-298-4600 for an application. After years of effort, 750-mile Empire State Trail is complete The next time you go to the southern end of the Dutchess Rail Trail in Hopewell Junction for a run or bike ride, try something different: Go right. Today we rode from the Brewster trailhead at Lake Tonetta both ways: Out and back to the CT line, and then out and back in the other direction up past the Ice Pond, for a total of about 20 miles. This is one of my favorite hikes in the Clarence Fahnestock State Park. Great trail for biking and just walking. There were a few short slushy sections and a head wind, and the trail's surprisingly hilly, but I got to Hopewell Junction in about two hours. It is a smooth, wide asphalt path that is used for many activities including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. Take a left onto Beekman Road, and continue 2.2 miles, when the road merges with NY 82. The section from Old Manchester Rd to Lake Logan is now open!!! Elevation Gain. As it should be. In those 10 miles there was one road crossing and you can still go further without one - I didn't go to the end yet. I rode this section one day and the other two sections another day. A previously existing segment of approximately five miles heads east from Brewster towards Danbury, Connecticut via the East Branch Reservoir. I run it and walk it also. As of September 26 2010, work on the new CR 49 Titusville Rd.overpass has finaly begun. and the Maywood Rail Trail to the south. And then Whaley Lake is beautiful, theres a long stretch right alongside it. With the recent rain the, hole for the foundation had filled with water and only the top of the concrete form could be seen. Continue on US 9 N for 14.4 miles to NY 9G in Poughkeepsie; you will travel under the Walkway Over the Hudson on the way to this exit. There are a few cyclists who ride like they are on the Tour'de France and don't say anything when the pass you from behind. It is snow and ice-free at this time. The trailhead parking lots are on Lake Wilton Rd. A few scenic spots along the way but rare massive vistas if thats what you like. Awesome trail. I lived in Poughkeepsie for 5 years in the early 2000's and I used to imagine how awesome it would be to convert some of the abandoned rail lines that criss-crossed the city and the region. Dream and hope for the day when this trail fully connects with Hudson Valley Rail Trail. Started in Niverville and headed south to Valatie, then back north to North Chatham and back to Niverville. When you return to Hopewell the folks at Daddy O's will be more than happy to serve up a pub lunch and refreshments. Not too many people maybe because there was a warm summer rain that felt pretty nice. The trail, which is owned and was built by Metro North Rail, occupies the former secondary track of the Beacon Line. I biked from Brewster to Poughkeepsie on March 12, once it finally warmed up a bit. THERE ARE NUMEROUS CROSSINGS AND PORTAPOTTY'S ALONG THE WAY, ALONG WITH A BIKE SHOP AT ABOUT MILE MARKER 7.ABOUT A 1/2 MILE BEFORE OVEROCKER RD. Drop me a line (please!) A very well constructed and maintained rail-trail in Dutchess County, NY. The Hudson Valley Rail trail is a great place to have fun and share a walk with a friend, walk your dogs or enjoy a bike ride. With more than Get ice cream or a slice at the frozen caboose! These stairs are fairly steep but it can be done. in the town of Poughkeepsie.This section of the RT opened to the public in June,2009.This section will remain as an isolated section until the completion of phase 4, which will include a 900 foot long bridge over a 4 lane state hwy. on the 16th of this month I was at the WOTH to check on progress of the new elevator - as I was at the east end I also checked on the progress of the connector trail Dutchess RT stage 5 - I had seen that the connector trail had been paved - all that remains is the SR 55 overpass brdge - phase 4 - to be put into place to complete the Maybrook trailway system - Hopewell Jct. It's well paved, shaded most of the way, and there are only slight changes in elevation, so though it's a long ride it's doable by most. I did this from south to north with two other trials. WebExplore the best rated trails in Hopewell Junction, NY. The population was 1330 at the 2020 census. The Poughkeepsie walking bridge is a great bonus. The only really busy part is the Walkway Over The Hudson. How much is the Train fare to Hopewell Junction? Starting from either end Whaley Lake is the mid-point. Dutchess Rail Trail: Hopewell Junction to Poughkeepsie (13.5 mi.) Almost all of the forms have been removed,except for 2 small protrusions, presumabely to anchor the new bridge once finaly in place.There was no activity at Diddell Rd.At the Sprout Creek bridge,near the SR376 crossing in East Fishkill, I was now able to see the exact nature of the work being done. And in Hopewell Junction, parking is available at the Hopewell Depot (36 Railroad Ave, Hopewell Junction). At Eastern end it looks like the trail will eventually be paved to the CT border or even further. The Harlem Valley Trail from Taconic State Park to Wassaic (Metro North Station) spans 24 miles through beautiful farmland and marshy areas with Mountain ranges on both sides (Berkshire and Catskills). Rode this trail on May 29, 2016. The Walkway Over the Hudson is stunning and there are snack trucks and compost toilets just over it as you cross westward. Whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Timp-Torne Trail and North County Trailway. North County Trailway. I got the Trail Link app which showed me where I was along the way. It is nicely paved all the way to HJ with mileage markers with "HJ" indicating distance to Hopewell Junction. What is the longest wheelchair-friendly trail in Hopewell Junction? By far the best paved bike trail I have ridden. WebHopewell Junction is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Dutchess County, New York, United States. There are mile markers but they are easy to miss and I wasn't quite sure what they were counting up or down towards as they did not start at 0. The trail is also narrow in spots making it uncomfortably close for bikes traveling in opposing directions. Across from the depot, visitors will also find a replica switching tower. Great trail if you want a great distance ride. It's a great, relaxing trail, paved all the way,with a couple small hills. The bridge over the Hudson is spectacular. Dutchess Rail Trail. Lots of interesting shops and food options in Millerton so it is worth stopping. My friend and I started at Hopewell Junction and glad we did. Just did about 14 miles on this trail. We started in Hopewell Junction and ended at a park right outside of Brewster. After a short walk into the forest, you reach The start of the Perkins Trail marked with yellow discs. I'm excited to use this path once the project is completed. Mostly covered by trees with a wide paved surface. On the way back we took the River trail. In all almost a 18 mile ride one way. With the completion of the new 743 foot bridge over Route 55, Wappingers Creek and Old Manchester Road, Dutchess Rail Trail users now enjoy 13 continuous safe miles, from the Hopewell Depot to the Hudson River, where the Dutchess Rail Trail connects with the world's longest pedestrian bridge, the Walkway Over the Hudson State Good: trail is in excellent condition and very wide. The TrailLink map (as of 8/3/22) shows the trail ending here. The road has a shoulder but is a bit busy; experienced road riders will find this easy to navigate, others can simple walk along the sidewalk. In Poughkeepsie, it traveled overwhat is now the Walkway Over the Hudson until 1974. The directions are spot on. As a female cyclist riding fast, I feel safe, but female runners/walkers may feel safer with a partner. Many lakes. The stunning converted railroad bridge takes trail users over the Hudson River and leads directly to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Ulster County. When I got near the top the cooler temperatures and shade kept the trail snow covered. Smooth all the way with terrific scenery. It was a sunny, hot day, and be advised that there was a pretty direct sun overhead for most of the trail (not a lot of shade), so bring sunscreen. But hardly noticeable. Finally with millions of dollars promised to the Hudson Valley Greenway this could be just the place to spend it. We had to walk our bikes most of the way over. Trail in fine shape. Unfortunately, there are older segments that sorely need maintenance, especially the roughly 4 mile stretch from Taconic State Park south. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Miles of secluded, smooth, paved trail. itself. Sometimes for serious exercise and other times for sheer pleasure. for time trials. of Lloyd Tony Wiliams park Ulster county - 18 mi. If the sponsorship helps maintain the trail, so be it. If you want to take the older section to Connecticut the new Trailway dead ends at Peaceable Hill Rd with steps down to the road. Recommend Leisure Bike Shop in Poughkeepsie - right along the trail - for bike repairs. There is some non-trail surface (sidewalk, shared road) but very little and not much of a distraction from the beauty of the rest of the trail. THIS TIME I STARTED FROM HOPEWELL JUNCTION JUST A MILE OR 2 OFF THE TACONIC PKWY. The last stretch, the Hudson Valley trail, isn't as well paved, but it's pretty short and still nice to ride. Since the tracks havent been used in years, what kind of shape would they be in? This section ends at a trailhead parking area in Hopewell Junction, several hundred yards west of Route 82, which includes a railroad depot museum and public restrooms. This 15-mile section features long stretches of trail, with relatively few access points or crossroads. The sound of nature puts yourself outside your busy lifestyle and into nature. Events. The Walkway is spectacular (even on an overcast morning)! The parking area is at the very end of Sunnyside Road in Beacon, along with the information board at the trailhead. It is one of several trails that make up the Empire State Trail across New York State750 miles of walking and bikeways running from New York City to the Canadian border, as well as from Albany to Buffalo. - the NEW wood mileage markers DO NOT coincide with the OLD green metal mileage markers. In This trail, combined with the majestic Walkway Over The Hudson and the Hudson Valley trail, make this 37 mile round trip the best rail trail within 100 miles of NYC. Turn left onto Parker Ave. An absolute "must do" for any serious trail user! No doubt in my mind whether or not its open. So get out and ride. In Hopewell Junction you connect directly to the Dutchess County trail that leads to the walkway over the Hudson. You can continue on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail through Highland to Lloyd, NY. 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