The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
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thatnyctraveler
New York City, NY209 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
Nice trail for walking, running or biking but it’s primarily bicycles. Trail is good enough to walk with sneakers. Note it is a dirt trail. Will go and hike it again. Safe enough for solo people with the amount of traffic is not to isolated. Good parking available to get to area and unload bikes for a fun day. Great restaurants to refuel after a good bike or hike.
Written July 4, 2021
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traveltime841
Rochester, NY379 contributions
Sep 2022
Rosendale Trestle is the star of this adventure, located between mile markers 15 and 16. If you are driving here, it is on Route 213 just west of the Rosendale "Business District". As the parking situation is confusing - when you see the trestle, find the first road that is North and West of it and go up the hill to get to the parking lot (called Binnewater Parking Area) which will be on your left. The New Paltz section starting just before mile marker 8 through mile marker 9 is the other recommended part - make sure to explore the shops, dining options and Historic Huguenot Street all of which are within a few blocks of the trail in this section. The trail is crushed rock and well maintained - always enjoyable for hiking
Written September 19, 2022
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Elfma
Greenwich, CT714 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
This is one of the intersecting trails of the Empire State system that run through New Paltz , Mohonk Mountain Preserve and the surrounding Shawangunk mountains and runs along the river of the same name. Immaculately maintained, paved for 30 miles. Benches and restrooms were readily available on the area near the town of New Paltz. Also some excellent birding, even in slow bird August. Trail seems mostly used by bikers, but more than enough room for hikers as well. Ample parking at trailheads.
Written August 7, 2022
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Sonja C
404 contributions
Apr 2022
My friend and I walked the trestle in Rosendale which was very nice and has great views of Rosendale. Walk is very easy straight and flat. There is another path you can take which has a number of stone steps going up or down. Parking is right across the street.
Written April 25, 2022
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Edward K
Hudson River Valley, NY24 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
One of the nicest rides around, this 22 mile trail goes from Gardiner, NY(mile 0) in the south to Kingston in the north. Great views from Plattekill Creek (mile 6.0) where you can see Eagles, Osprey, Red Tail hawks and Great Blue Herons, Wallkill River (mile 10.5) and the soaring bridge over the Roundout Creek in Rosendale.
Surface varies from paved (sort of) through New Paltz to packed earth and gravel. This is an old rail bed so grades of only 1-3%. Many lovely stretches outside of towns with tree canopy providing shade and often no other bikers in sight. No bathrooms along trail so plan accordingly.
Surface varies from paved (sort of) through New Paltz to packed earth and gravel. This is an old rail bed so grades of only 1-3%. Many lovely stretches outside of towns with tree canopy providing shade and often no other bikers in sight. No bathrooms along trail so plan accordingly.
Written July 2, 2019
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onbelay66
Saugerties, NY226 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
Lots of folks are intimidated by biking in the region because they can't deal with the hills. If that's you, then this is the ride for you. There's a total of 21 miles to explore with historic kilns, quaint villages with great eateries and absolutely no hills to contend with. It's ideal for families, even with youngsters just learning to ride. With many convenient parking areas you don't need to commit to the full 21 miles (or 42 round trip), in fact most folks just do sections. The stretch from Rosendale to Kingston has some cool historic stuff. The stretch from Rosendale to New Paltz is probably the most popular and very scenic. Pick a section that's right for your group's ambitions and abilities. Both the trail and parking are free of charge. This trail is a real gem.
Written May 1, 2016
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Michigantraveler11
Detroit, MI35 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
The photos speak for themselves. A thoroughly enjoyable ride for all ages. Primarily flat, groomed trail, shaded in some areas (may need bug spray if you are a slower rider, and it is warm), open areas in others (may need sun screen). I do not recall any water stops, so make sure to bring water along.
Written May 1, 2019
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Susan K
Bardonia, NY22 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This is a great path to bike ride on. Not crowded, very shaded for hotter weather, and not too narrow. My complaints are that it is rough as in not paved so bumpy. Also as it rained the day before it was very muddy in spots. We still had a great fun ride from New Paltz to Rosendale and back. If you haven't done it, give it a try. It extends all the way to Kingston!
Written May 15, 2019
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marty344
brooklyn335 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
If you like trails it's a butifull trail we our whole family loves to go hiking and biking and enjoy the nature so it's a place everyone would like it the nice scenery and it's a quiet place too so sure to go walk around and or biking and this gorgeous trail
Written November 7, 2018
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brookssun
Ramsey, NJ13 contributions
Jul 2018
We always wanted to adventure this trail and see where it would bring us. The rail trail is nice to bike or walk. We started in new paltz headed into the north direction toward kingston. It was shaded and sunny so it was a nice combination on a hot summer day. At major cross intersections there were maps of the trails, mile markers and some scenery. We didn't have enough time to go all the way to kingston but will be back to head south and discover what that has in store!!
Written August 4, 2018
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Hi, my husband and I live in Spain, we are planning to spend about 4 days in New Paltz after Christmas, just before the New Year. Is it a good time? Can we hiking or walking or is it all snow? I don't ski, that's why I am concerned. What else could we do for 4-5 days in the countryside near New York City? Thank you for your advices.
Written November 2, 2018
danipatrice
Livingston, New Jersey
Hi! How do i get there? What address to use to park?
Written July 2, 2017
Take NYS thruway to exit 18,make left off exit drive thru town till you come to end of town.we made right on Hugenot street,followed street till we found parking by little league field and half block away from trail
Written July 7, 2017
No fee. Parking is also free of charge at several locations. We park on Binnewater Rd. in Rosendale, which is sort-of the 2/3 point. From there you can go North to Kingston (6 miles) or South to New Paltz (7ish miles) and beyond (another 8 miles).
Written May 1, 2016
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