Great views, lots of shade and rest stops. 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. We are still unclear. Beautiful fields, marshes, ponds you will pass but the best part is the view across the Hudson River at about midpoint. Hopewell Junction: With an ascent of 859 ft, Maybrook Trailway has the most elevation gain of all of the wheelchair friendly trails in the area. Accessibility: There are 4 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Railroad Avenue at the northwest end of the trail. At Diddell Road I came across the crew working on the next section of the trail. You can continue on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail through Highland to Lloyd, NY. The path continues through the town of East Fishkill and ends in Hopewell Junction. Approaching the terminus, youll pass the Hopewell Depot. Built in 1873, this former hub on the Maybrook Line of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad now offers a museum and historical photo gallery inside. The rest was closed but that was ok. Scan the QR code to get TrailLink on your phone, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors. Typical rail trail views with woods and rocks, but the view of the lake and wetlands was very pleasant and broke it up. About a half mile over the line to an overpass at Mill Plain Rd in Ridgefield CT. In some section you're secluded (so be mindful) if alone. 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. Rode from Lake Tonetta to Hopewell Junction and back, about 44 miles. Combined with the local roads for a great run! There are some interesting historical artifacts and very clean restrooms. The Dutchess County Trail was in really great shape. But it continues a few miles east into Connecticut. Section of track along the defunct Maywood line, just east of Hopewell Junction, New York. WebThe trail delivers on attractive scenery and storied railroad history of the Hudson Valley, running through woodlands, along picturesque lakes and across iron truss bridges. Since it was paved with asphalt last year, this is a very smooth trail. It has a short road hop to an on-ramp to the Trailway. Save Add Photo. Awesome trail. It is nicely paved all the way to HJ with mileage markers with "HJ" indicating distance to Hopewell Junction. This rail-trail has the distinction of having the longest rail-trail bridge in the world! The best part is a 2 mile section along Whaley Lake beautiful views of the lake and some very nice houses on the opposite shore. Save Review Directions Add Photo. The route continues to Hopewell Junction where it picks up another section of the Empire State Trail lots of info on the web. Railroad companies have abandoned thousands of miles of track since the 1930s as Americans and manufacturers became less reliant on train travel. It is very flat for the most part. Multiple benches if you run out of steam or just want to sit. This section runs from Brewster to Hopewell Junction. It would be a considerable uphill walk from Greenhaven as there is no trail head parking until you reach the summit. Check the Empire State Trail website for more info. The trail is well maintained and wide enough for multiple use. There are porta-potties at the parking lot trailheads and even a couple bike service kiosks at a couple parking lots. A great experience at every level. Contractor actively working on trail putting down base and working on trestles. And in Hopewell Junction, parking is available at the Hopewell Depot (36 Railroad Ave, Hopewell Junction). and the Maywood Rail Trail to the south. It is Beautiful day for a late October ride. While it would probably be fine to bike the town, I used the rack and walked it. The first part to Whaley Lake passes several nice ponds with some hills in the background. Would highly recommend. Take your next right after the merger; this will be Turner St. A parking lot will appear on your right almost immediately after the turn onto Turner St.Additional parking lots are available along the trails route at nearly every major road intersection. Smooth all the way with terrific scenery. Its well maintained with plenty of benches to rest and a mixture of sun and shady spots. You must do Walkway over The Hudson. It's a lovely, well maintained trail that connects to the Walkway over the Hudson and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. Recommended option. My favorites are the Wilton Trails, you enter and your engulfed in nature. My only critique is that the trail does not connect at the Brewster (east) end with any of the Westchester county trails. This week was riding and notice two women picking up trash. Started in Niverville and headed south to Valatie, then back north to North Chatham and back to Niverville. There were a few scenic areas but I was expecting more. For someone out of shape, this hike is a great workout with plenty of resting spots. The adjacet sand/ soil path is level, clean and well maintained. where trail users are greated with a restored board and baten station that is the cat's meow! Built in 1873, this former hub on the Maybrook Line of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad now offers a museum and historical photo gallery inside. Great trail. We started in Hopewell Junction and ended at a park right outside of Brewster. Our inaugural ride on the Maybrook trailway today. Also paved a few hundred yards south and east toward Danbury. Heading north from Diddell road is a breeze. But maybe that is coming. On the way back we took the River trail. Ive completed the Wilton trails in Lovers Lane, Entrance near Orems Dinner and Mathews Park. Just stay straight and in about 15 minutes you'll see a huge fire tower (hard to miss). I also love walking In Mathews park although that is more of a city trail to me not as much nature as these are concrete paved and you pass near traffic and such. Across from the depot, visitors will also find a replica switching tower. Most oddly, I had noted on the south side the new grade was offset from the grade on the north side. Other than that this was a really nice trail and I would bike it with caution, or a mountain bike. Now youll find an opening in the fence, and the trail continuing. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. We were there on a Tuesday and hardly met anyone. 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 STOPPED FOR A COLD PINT AND A BITE TO EAT AT A BAR LOCATED AT THE TRAILHEAD LOT IN HOPEWELL JUNCTION. Add Photo. The big question is whether the County will be able to acquire the rights from CSX to the 1 mile piece from Morgan Lake (near DCC) to the foot of the Walkway Over The Hudson. 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. It goes thru Canton, which is a charming little town. Events. It is wide, flat and has great shade. In Poughkeepsie, it traveled overwhat is now the Walkway Over the Hudson until 1974. In July the trail had ripe raspberries all along it for snacking. 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. https://maybrooktrailway.org/. North County Trailway. There are numerus parking areas along the trail from North to South. The trail is paved and generally flat, making accessible to a wide range of users, including walkers, cyclists, skaters, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. WebFundraise for a Caboose 100% Restore Caboose 17% Explore our Projects These projects and maintenance are funded by donations, help us by donating. The first segment to the CT line was new to us; there is an on-road detour due to a bridge out at Peaceable Hill Road. The Maybrook Trailway is a paved multiuse trail stretching across Putnam and Dutchess counties in New York state. Pedestrians are great, with only bikes there is a lot less stress about passing. There is construction equipment at the west end, but not much happening. Elevation Gain. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. WebHopewell Junction is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The entire trail is paved with asphalt. Rusted, but who knows what kind of shape its in for bikes to cross? 68 trails covering 534 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. At Eastern end it looks like the trail will eventually be paved to the CT border or even further. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. I would ride it again, and again. Box 1044 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Details. Beautiful bike trail to enjoy the fall colors. (the village and RR)
phase 3 (a,b and c) construction is underway from CR 49 Manchester Rd. - the NEW wood mileage markers DO NOT coincide with the OLD green metal mileage markers. The trail is completely paved, very wide and in immaculate condition. Trail also passes the somewhat harrowing sight of Greenhaven prison briefly and also an area for NYPD canine training with big fences. This trail is great despite the middle aged men speeding past you at 90 mph on their LeMonds. 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. The sections through Lake Tonetta, the Great Swamp, and the Ice Pond are very picturesque, with occasional view of hills in the distance along with the lake views. The trail great the only problem that is happing is that you need to repaint handicap parking areas. This is all part of a section of NY's Empire State trail, and includes off road portions in Kingston, NY (the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail - gravel), continues through New Paltz, NY to the Hudson Valley RT, across the Walkway Over The Hudson and then to the Dutchess section. Train, taxi first class trail all the way to Hopewell Jct. I have begun using the open parts of this trail to bike commute from Poughkeepsie to Hopewell Junction. The new Empire State Trail, proposed to connect more than 750 miles of bike and hike route through the state of New York, must get its act together inthree years. The Walkway over the Hudson is most extraordinary and marvelous. nearby stores at the crossings. At Denton Lakeon Thursday, I found men fishing in the afternoon, under pink trees that were just starting to leaf out. The Walkway of course is spectactular, was easy to ride across even with pedestrians, and there's an elevator part way across that brings you down to the walkway along the river far below. I understand there are a couple of services not far from some of the crossings (e.g. There was evidence of bridge iron work being done,and there was a new I beam steel column on the side. The Walkway is spectacular (even on an overcast morning)! Except for either end, it is a somewhat secluded trail and very quiet. 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! Will explore the other half next week starting in Brewster. It is snow and ice-free at this time. The trail is mostly wooded and there is not much to see as far as scenery but if you looking for a level smooth place to ride, this trail is a great choice. Paved section enter off N. Main St behind Kobackers to Peaceable Hill Rd. The paved piece (1.8 miles) outside of Hopewell is paralleled by a packed dirt / pea gravel lane, I assume might be for horses?? I did this from south to north with two other trials. I traveled from CT to come try this trail. Today, we rode from Hopewell Junction to the Walk on the Hudson Bridge a perfect 26 miles. Walked this trail on 10/22/2022 and while it is a nice bike able trail, there are a few problems. 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. Going this way to the lake is shorter by about 3 or 4 miles than from Hopewell Jct. WebThe Town of East Fishkills hamlet of Hopewell Junction takes its name from the junction of the historic Newburgh, Dutchess and Connecticut railroad line with the New York and The 24 miles between the Connecticut border and Hopewell Junction opened in 2021. This is one of my favorite hikes in the Clarence Fahnestock State Park. Spectacular 29 mile round trip bike ride from Hopewell Junction through Poughkeepsie and then ending in Highland New York. Id definitely go back as this was my first time to try it out. Trail is clean and flat best trail so far of 2022. Since the locomotives can't manage hills, the railroad builders levelled the right of way. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. It's wide, clean and well paved. But see that little section that leaves New York City at the southern end, and runs north into Westchester County, Putnam, Dutchess before crossing the Hudson River? I did it round trip and it is one of the best maintained trails I have been on Again thank you Mr Steinhaus. there is quite a bit more than a "few miles" between the 2 open sections as of July 2010 - there is actualy 7.9 miles of undeveloped ROW between the 2 sections - the phase 2 section here in Poughkeepsie is "classier" that the section to the south - the phase 2 section has a paved parking lot at Overovker Rd. One of the things I really liked is the lack of level crossings making this more of a bikers trail than a walking trail with a lot of trail where you will only see bikes for a few miles. Thanks ! The trail from end to end (18 miles) is perfectly paved with numerous bridges and parking access points scattered about all in pristine condition. When you are of a certain age this becomes more important to you :-) We did the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail, Walk Over the Hudson, and Hudson Valley Rail Trail the previous day, making for a nice mini-vacation. wow! At Hopewell Junction, it provides a seamless link to the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail,and onward to the Walkway over the Hudson State Parkand the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Ulster County.
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