Please explore responsibly! At Denton Lakeon Thursday, I found men fishing in the afternoon, under pink trees that were just starting to leaf out. From Brewster you ride northward past Ice Pond with its very long straight stretch (one mile?) After many years of driving over an hour from NJ to Turner st in Hopewell Junction to ride the Dutchess trail to Walkway Over the Hudson - it was fun to go south / east in the other direction. Simply the best! The trail once extended a few more hundred feet before hitting a fence. Starting from either end Whaley Lake is the mid-point. The train service once took passengers from Brewster to Hopewell Junction and beyond. The trail starts at the Charcoal Burners Trailhead Route 301. Take the parkway 3.9 miles to Exit 41 for Beekman Road/County Road 9. Find out more on Wikipedia Public Transit to Hopewell Junction in East The perfect place to stroll and enjoy fall colors. Its well maintained with plenty of benches to rest and a mixture of sun and shady spots. WebExplore the best rated trails in Hopewell Junction, NY. Beautiful!!! The parking lot at Overocker road is small. There is STILL no bridge over Maloney Rd. Very scenic trail though residential and park like areas including a nice section through a swamp area - bring your bug repellant. ON YOUR LEFT YOU CAN SEE SIGN OF NEW BEAVER ACTIVITY (TREES CUT DOWN) IN A SMALL FLODDED AREA.ITS NOT AN ESPECIALLY SENIC TRAIL , THE RIDE FROM THE WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON TO OVEROCKER RD IS MORE SHADED AND WOODED. with a kiosk - at the northern trail head terminus (and will be forever) at Morgan Lake technicaly in the CITY of Poughkkepsie there is a small like county park within the Morgan Lake city park with benches,a kiosk,flowers and now a new memorial for Michael Murphy - the southern end does not go all the way to the old depot in Hopewell Jct. Southeast Town Park (192-198 Pumphouse Rd, Brewster) on Tonetta Lake acts as the Brewster Trailhead. Explore the rich history of the area through our interactive museum and through the restorations of the Depot, Tower and soon to be Caboose. See Hopewell Junction, NY, on the map Pedro Xing - Own work, CC0 Image may be subject to copyright. The adjacet sand/ soil path is level, clean and well maintained. Signage states you cross the Appalachian Mountains (known as the Taconics in this area)! Since then, they have done exactly that and I find that the William Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail is the best trail I've ridden yet! Starting in Hopewell Junction heading south east there is a slight incline until Whaley Lake. Most of what remains is only the brick structure housing the mechanics for a trolley to the summit. Since the tracks havent been used in years, what kind of shape would they be in? Small portion of Maybrook trail is now paved. It is one great trail and it connects with the walk over the Hudson. The Maybrook, connecting Brewster, NY and Hopewell Junction, NY, officially opened in January 2021, and is a new addition to the larger Empire State Trailway initiative. Trail Ratings 5.0 from 2 votes #1 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. 12 memorial benches in less than 1.5 miles and business advertisements, complete with phone numbers have replaced the natural scenery in front of Lake Walton, what was once the most scenic section of the 15 mile stretch to the Walkway. It is a smooth, wide asphalt path that is used for many activities including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. (SR 55) This would,currently as
of 06-15-11,make 10.7 miles total of open rail trail. The Walkway over the Hudson is most extraordinary and marvelous. This is the only map of the plan released so far: Trail map (so far) for the Empire State Trail. Definitely ranks #1 out of the 5 trails we have ridden thus far this year. You can continue on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail through Highland to Lloyd, NY. Road this entire trail this past week as an out-and-back from Brewster. It's a total of 18 miles one way. 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. I highly recommend it. Rode this trail on May 29, 2016. After pushing my bike uphill for a stretch it wasnt clearing. The swamp was huge and there were lots of historical signs. The thing that stood out to us as we rode was the trail signs directing you to the different points and the entrance and exit ramps to the many parking areas and local road access points along the way with the many benches to sit if you want to take a break. This trail is an easy ride for everyone. The trail is in great condition, has some great lake and marsh views throughout and crosses the Appalachian Trail at one point. Not really anything to be concerned aboutvery doable, and we enjoyed the gradual downhill for the second half of the ride. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. WebHopewell Depot Trailhead Parking in East Fishkill Located at Railroad Avenue (just off of Route 376 at the Hopewell Depot) in East Fishkill. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (a non-profit) and we need your support! Yes, there are quite a few "in loving memory" benches on a particular stretch but it's really not a big deal. It is worth the short trip everytime I go there. On the way back we took the River trail. as of this date. Unfortunately no connection to the Putnam Trailway. Just tried the trail for the first time doing the first 10 miles from Southeast Town Park. County Exec. Great trail with beautiful views. 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. 12.86 miles. To reach this parking lot from I-84, take Exit 46, and head north on US 9. In some section you're secluded (so be mindful) if alone. in the town
of Wappingers.The new signs and wood mileage markers are also being installed on the 2.4 mi. In summer, I imagine, the lake community would be a good place to get a cone. As of 4 July 2016. Surprised to find the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail where it crossed the bike path. Across from the depot, visitors will also find a replica switching tower. Sometimes for serious exercise and other times for sheer pleasure. Of course these attributes means it can get a little crowded by mid-afternoon on a weekend, but that's easily avoidable by starting early. 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. THE TRAIL IS NICELY SHADED FOR THE MOST PART WITH SOME RACERS ON THE ROAD. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more! Rode the Maybrook trail for the first time this morning starting in Brewster, going north. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. In July the trail had ripe raspberries all along it for snacking. This trail is well marked and is a great combination of climbing steep rocky sections and walking flat sections with decent views. Looks like it will be a nice trail when complete. This rail-trail has the distinction of having the longest rail-trail bridge in the world! Don't forget your camera for a selfie or groupie on the bridge overlooking the Hudson. Wonderfully done. Would highly recommend. And then Whaley Lake is beautiful, theres a long stretch right alongside it. Would like to take this time to thank all that help keep this trail in the wonderful condition that it is in. According to AllTrails.com, the longest wheelchair-friendly trail in Hopewell Junction is Maybrook Trailway. From Hopewell, It continued to Poughkeepsie. I just do not give five stars but if I did this trail would get one. Check the Empire State Trail website for more info. 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. Early in the morning or after work in the evening. Frequently asked questions about wheelchair friendly trails in Hopewell Junction. Take a left onto Beekman Road, and continue 2.2 miles, when the road merges with NY 82. Your reward is that the other end of the trail as you ride east is a very nice section past East Branch Reservoir, including a long section right along the water. I second all the wonderful things others have said about this trail. One bounced off me one day and almost went over the rail fence. Beautiful bike trail to enjoy the fall colors. I did the 3 trails which combine to 18 miles in each direction. Nice trail for running, and it wasnt too crowded. A very well constructed and maintained rail-trail in Dutchess County, NY. They should rename it the funeral mile. It is very flat for the most part. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. It is part of the Empire State Trail from NYC to Buffalo. Everywhere, ponds, lakes and streams. for time trials. If you're a local, you will know where the multitude of lots are, but since I live an hour away, I really depended on the app which led me astray. I biked from Brewster to Poughkeepsie on March 12, once it finally warmed up a bit. It was nice with the fall color, but there is not much else to see. Okay, I road the whole trail, but on 2 days separated by a month. Thanks ! They are currently working on this trail. I RODE ABOUT 10 MILES UP AND BACK FOR A TOTAL OF 20 OR SO ON A NICE COOL MAY DAY. Ive been riding this trail weekly since June 2021. Make a right on Main St/Rt 6 followed by a right onto Peaceable Hill Rd. Feel free to climb and take in the view! Soon to come next to the former diamond is a replica of the tower based on original architectural drawings. Now Metro-North owns the line. Turn left onto Parker Ave. Dutchess county to the twn. With the leaves changing color they make an awesome reflection in the water. In all almost a 18 mile ride one way. As you go upward the trail becomes very beautiful with flora and fauna. I think just about every level crossing has a portalet, even the ones without parking. I expect it to be just as enjoyable as this was. 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). It was a nice leisurely ride up to Walkway on the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. The trail would stretch for 750 miles,the longest in the country. An absolute "must do" for any serious trail user! It goes parallel to the river and it is very pretty. ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN AUGUST I LINKED UP 2 MORE TRAILS TO THIS ONE. Both rail trails (Dutchess & Maybrook) are so much fun! There is a section where you ride over a large pond on a bridge that is nice. Be aware that there are at least 2 additional parking areas/access points where the trail crosses RT 292 in Holmes (Whalay Lake - Holmes Community Center) and where it crosses Old Rt 55. They bought it, but never really used it. Explore the best rated trails in Hopewell Junction, NY. Flat & well kept, great for beginner cycling and great for a stroll. Because thats when Governor Cuomos ambitious plan, announced last month (February 2017) and approved last week, is to be complete. I BIKED THE HUDSON VALLEY RAIL TRAIL TO TONY WILLIAMS PARK( WHICH WAS TO THE LEFT OF THE PARKING LOT) THE PARK HAD A NICE COVERED PICNIC AREA ,IF YOU WANTED TO START AND END YOUR RIDE THERE. THERE ARE PICNIC BENCHES AT BOTH ENDS WITH VENDORS OF VARIOUS FOOD AND DRINK. 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. WebNearby Recently Sold Homes. With the recent rain the, hole for the foundation had filled with water and only the top of the concrete form could be seen. Also paved a few hundred yards south and east toward Danbury. there there. Will do again in the fall and take my camera! The 13 mile Dutchess trail that connects to the bridge is the template for all modern rail trails. I have been using the Dutchess Rail Trail for a couple years and have noticed lots of people riding, running, walking and just meandering about without a care in the world. 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! The incline is very gradual, so not super hard but makes for a fairly long pull either way, so keep this in mind. Not sure about the intent of this, as the other section from Overrocker Rd to Morgan lake (about 2.5 miles) doesn't have this 'feature'. Parking was not visible at either end. In Brewster I parked in Markel Memorial Park which is closer to the southern end than Southeast Town Park. Even a few hours a month will make a huge difference for the Hopewell Depot Museum. We travelled 3 hours for this trip and it was worth it. 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 Start from the Mount Beacon Park trailhead parking area. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. My goal was to get to Whaley Lake but will have to return when Spring temperatures permit. 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