Phase 4 construction is now underway. It is nicely paved all the way to HJ with mileage markers with "HJ" indicating distance to Hopewell Junction. If you map the trailheads using the Rails-to-Trails site and you're going to start at Lake Wilton, the directions are slightly off. Other than that, it was a lovely way to spend a summer afternoon. Find out more on Wikipedia Public Transit to Hopewell Junction in East 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. About a half mile over the line to an overpass at Mill Plain Rd in Ridgefield CT. And in Hopewell Junction, parking is available at the Hopewell Depot (36 Railroad Ave, Hopewell Junction). 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. Enjoyable ride overall. Across from the depot, visitors will also find a replica switching tower. The sound of nature puts yourself outside your busy lifestyle and into nature. Sometimes for serious exercise and other times for sheer pleasure. From Whaley Lake to Hopewell Junction, the trail is more secluded, passes over a couple of country roads and through rock cuts, and there are a few nice peeks through the trees and a view of the valley. Tweet. Some busy crossings but cars all stopped to let me go. This is a new adventure! It was nice with the fall color, but there is not much else to see. Once on Lake Wilton Rd., don't follow the directions when it tells you to turn on Cottage Dr. 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. It's a lovely, well maintained trail that connects to the walkway over the hudson and the hudson valley rail trail. 3h 57m A very well constructed and maintained rail-trail in Dutchess County, NY. The trail climbs steeply to some old ruins of a casino. Started at Hopewell Junction. 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. (parking and trailhead access),town of East Fishkill,to Manchester Rd. My goal was to get to Whaley Lake but will have to return when Spring temperatures permit. 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 nature lovers like you. Where the trail crosses busy roads, the trail is on a bridge very nice! As you go upward the trail becomes very beautiful with flora and fauna. If you are in the area I would highly recomend you take the time and visit this rail trail. 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. Feel free to climb and take in the view! Smooth all the way with terrific scenery. Since I did not make it all the way to Brewster proper I cannot speak to any sort of facilities there but the only real bathrooms or shelter/benches I found were at the very beginning in Hopewell Junction and where we ended near Brewster. Be the first to share your experience. If youre a distance rider you would enjoy since it is shaded nicely and does connect further up for more scenic pieces of the Empire State trail systems. It's time well spent on a smooth path The trail starts at the Charcoal Burners Trailhead Route 301. We locked the bikes up by the walkway, headed into town for an incredible lunch. The surface is not suitable for bicycles at this time. The trail travels from Hopewell Junction to Brewster and is considered to be easy to moderate with few hills. 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. One way mileage is about 5 miles, as the trail ends at the Connecticut line. Looking for the best hiking trails in Hopewell Junction? first class trail all the way to Hopewell Jct. 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. I did it round trip and it is one of the best maintained trails I have been on Again thank you Mr Steinhaus. I understand there are a couple of services not far from some of the crossings (e.g. Surprised to find the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail where it crossed the bike path. empiretrail.ny.gov/ Shared By: Walt T. Full Details. I WILL SEND PHOTOS AS WELL . THER ARE A LOT OF INTERPERTIVE SIGNAGE ALONG THE WAY WITH INTERESTING PHOTOS AND INFO . All three trails total 22 miles one way, 44 miles return. On its northern end, the Dutchess Rail Trail shares a trailhead with the Walkway Over the Hudson at 61 Parker Ave. in Poughkeepsie. There are plenty of benches along the way for a snack and rest. Discovered this trail connects to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail via the Walkway over the Hudson Bridge. The trail has a number of map locations and information boards. From the dirt parking lot take the trail off to the right. There are portable toilets at two parking areas that I know of for sure. Ive completed the Wilton trails in Lovers Lane, Entrance near Orems Dinner and Mathews Park. In Poughkeepsie, it traveled overwhat is now the Walkway Over the Hudson until 1974. We started from the southern endpoint in Hopewell Junction and rode the trail to Poughkeepsie where we rode over the Walkway Over The Hudson on onto the Hudson Valley Rail Trail to New Paltz. This trail is a gem. Rode from Lake Tonetta to Hopewell Junction and back, about 44 miles. Nice and smooth. Visit the Dutchess County Parks & Trails Application. Soon to come next to the former diamond is a replica of the tower based on original architectural drawings. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. Used my road bike with a few friends and had a great ride. Sleepy starts to describe it, but theres something more. James at the shop was great! We rode this trail in June 2020. There are train stations along the way where you can sit a a picnic table and eat or you can try one of the food trucks at the walkway before or after crossing the Hudson. Im not sure if they are bike messengers or just has beens trying to live out their dreams of being in the Tour De France, but their speed and shrill shouts of Left, Left, Left! piercing the crisp fall air can really ruin what is otherwise a beautiful and relaxing family outing. 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. There are forest areas, beautiful mountain streams, marshlands, swamps, and then Whaley Lake. 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. as of this date. Copyright 2017 | All Rights Reserved. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more! There are slight elevation changes that made riding back feel a little more difficult but there are no significant hills. Very flat most of the way, goes behind several commercial areas, some municipal equipment lots, and neighborhoods. Save Review Directions Add Photo. Either way you are going up a 1-3% grade until the level area near Whaley Lake. 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. Groups and organizations looking to hold special events must obtain a permit. way too many people on rhe bridge but it is labor day weekend. Great for families or for distance training! Definitely worth the trip. The trail is wide with plenty of room for three bikes to pass each other and there are not too many road crossings and none of them are busy roads. Would like to take this time to thank all that help keep this trail in the wonderful condition that it is in. This rail-trail has the distinction of having the longest rail-trail bridge in the world! 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. The Maybrook has quickly become one of our favorite rail trails. The Maybrook Trailway is a paved multiuse trail stretching across Putnam and Dutchess counties in New York state. Beautiful bike trail to enjoy the fall colors. There are no services between Brewster and HJ, and the trail feels pretty remote, but there's lots of nice scenery. Route 292) but I did not go off the trail on this trip. Parking is at the Community Center at 239 SR-292, Holmes, NY 12531, 700 feet north of the intersection. In all almost a 18 mile ride one way. Here with the existing track next to you - you're assured of no steep hills whatsoever. Great day on the Maybrook. The trail, which is owned and was built by Metro North Rail, occupies the former secondary track of the Beacon Line. The only problem was that it incorrectly listed a particular parking lot and sent me on a wild goose chase for a non existent parking lot. Just did about 14 miles on this trail. Signage states you cross the Appalachian Mountains (known as the Taconics in this area)! Look for brown WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON directional signs as you approach your exit. Recommended option. nearby stores at the crossings. My husband and I ride our bikes here and love it! for a link to the updated RR property map in the city of Poughkeepsie please visit my Hudson Valley - cycling adventures and area trailways report blog at: trailways.bigk12603.com, There is now an 8.3 mile long contiguous trail - paved with a soft path for runners/walkers - from a bit beyond the old depot (under restoration) in Hopewell Jct. I biked from Brewster to Poughkeepsie on March 12, once it finally warmed up a bit. The trail great the only problem that is happing is that you need to repaint handicap parking areas. THERE ARE VARIOUS STREET CROSSINGS WITH GREAT SIGNAGE AS TO MILEAGE AND TRAIL INFO.I CHANGED TO 1.25 TIRES ON MY MT. Unfortunately, there are older segments that sorely need maintenance, especially the roughly 4 mile stretch from Taconic State Park south. Start from the Mount Beacon Park trailhead parking area. Everywhere, ponds, lakes and streams. Not really anything to be concerned aboutvery doable, and we enjoyed the gradual downhill for the second half of the ride. Im photographing towns, villages, hamlets and parks surrounding and connected by the proposed Empire State Trail this summer (2017). At the end of the trail in Hopwell Jct there is a restaurant called "daddy". Enjoy and don't believe the haters! Box 1044 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Took time and thanked both for what they where doing. and the Maywood Rail Trail to the south. site for this RT and the Harlem Valley RT clearly states that phase 3 would be completed by the end of THIS year.However,with all the work YET to be done, and the soon-to-be Winter weather,perhaps the DC trails site should have read "phase 3 completion at the end of 2011"? Donate Today Ready to I rode most of the Maybrook Trailway on a cold Easter Sunday in 2022. Lots of gradual uphill going north which made the return trip easier. 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. Accessibility: There are 4 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Railroad Avenue at the northwest end of the trail. Id definitely go back as this was my first time to try it out. It also has a trackage agreement with the Housatonic Railroad, a Connecticut freight railroad, though Metro-North says it is seldom used. Did it 3 times during the week, so no idea whats its like on the weekend. We just finished riding this trail yesterday 9/9/19 and we have to say this is the best maintained paved trail we have ever rode our bikes on. Not-so-Good: The portapotty at the Hopewell Junction depot was disgusting and clearly had not been serviced in a very long time. Cannot say enough as to the spectacular 360 degree views from the highest point on the "Walkway". It is obvious the volunteers who take care of this trail do a great job (thanks, Ron! If the state paves the disused Maybrook train line from Brewster to Hopewell Junction, thetwenty-two mile gap in the Empire State Trail can easily close. Get ice cream or a slice at the frozen caboose! The plan calls for a continuous off-road, shared-use pathway from New York City to Buffalo. Beautiful!!! The trail is now complete from Lloyd through Poughkeepsie then all the way down to Hopewell Junction. Your message was posted to Facebook. Trail paved a few hundred yards north toward I84. I noticed that a few of the bridges are a couple of inches higher than the trail surface, and I'm not saying a little bump, I'm saying stop and walk it or fall off your bike bumps. I think just about every level crossing has a portalet, even the ones without parking. for time trials. 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk We have hosted this event for the past 5 years on the Dutchess County Rail Trail and hands down, it is the most magical day- rain or shine, it But theres a piecemissing: the twenty-two miles or so that would connect Brewster, New York, to Hopewell Junction. The Casino Trail ends on the Wilkinson Memorial Trail (yellow markers). It is worth the short trip everytime I go there. At Denton Lakeon Thursday, I found men fishing in the afternoon, under pink trees that were just starting to leaf out. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. of Lloyd Tony Wiliams park Ulster county - 18 mi. Most of what remains is Check the Empire State Trail website for more info. I parked at Pumphouse Rd which is right before the Tonetta Lake parking area. The only really busy part is the Walkway Over The Hudson. The trail is well maintained. I RODE PART OF THIS TRAIL LAST YEAR FROM THE WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON. Dutchess county to the twn. The first part to Whaley Lake passes several nice ponds with some hills in the background. IT IS A RAISED TRAIL FOR SOME PARTS SO KEEP AN EYE ON THE KIDS. It's a great, relaxing ride in beautiful scenery. in the town of Poughkeepsie. BIKE FOR A FAST ENJOYABLE RIDE. Hopewell Junction has a great stop at their old train station with picnic tables and restroomsthey did a great job with that. Beautiful fields, marshes, ponds you will pass but the best part is the view across the Hudson River at about midpoint. The trail delivers on attractive scenery and storied railroad history of the Hudson Valley, running through woodlands, along picturesque lakes and across iron truss bridges. This is a vital connection if a path is to hook up New York City bike travelers with the Dutchess Trail, and the trails west of the Hudson River. Great views, lots of shade and rest stops. But the tracks seemed to be holding up well, evenin areas where they crossed roads to form one-lane tunnels. 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. WebEasy 4.5 (757) #1 - Dutchess Rail Trail Hopewell Junction, New York Length: 12.9 mi Est. Its well maintained with plenty of benches to rest and a mixture of sun and shady spots. Basically brand new, uncrowded, lots of interesting sights along the way including multiple water views and lots of greenery. Also, there are many signs to "Stay on the Trail" to avoid snakes, poison ivy, and ticks, as well as "Stay off the Tracks" or private property. 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. I did the 3 trails which combine to 18 miles in each direction. It is very flat for the most part. So, Maybrookdoesnt carry trains much anymore: Now, Metro-North uses the tracks to move equipment between its lines. WebExplore the most popular wildlife trails near Hopewell Junction with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. The trail is completely paved, very wide and in immaculate condition. The scenery is nice but it is very monotonous with lakes being the only real variation to the trees and the disused railroad that encompasses the rest of the Maybrook Trailway. Mostly wooded with interesting rock cuts along this section. At the North end by Page Lumber you can see the bridge abuttments going up. 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. 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. You can find updates on this website: https://maybrooktrailway.org/ This new portion will run from Pumphouse Road in Brewster to the parking lot in Hopewell Junction for the Dutchess Rail Trail. Explore the rich history of the area through our interactive museum and through the restorations of the Depot, Tower and soon to be Caboose. Then it continues through the Maybrook, Putnam, North County and South County rail trails to NYC. wow! I wanted to see for myself where the Empire State Trail might go. The MTA has increased their warnings complete with fines for all to stay off the trail. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. Parking was not visible at either end. I rode this trail yesterday in combination with the Walkway over the Hudson and the Hudson Valley trails. Stone house in Holmes, New York, in view of the (potential) route of the Empire State Trail, Putnam County. The rest was closed but that was ok. Wassaic didn't offer much in the way of attractions or close by food, Millerton on the other hand had plenty to offer and explore, there is even an actual bathroom on the trail in Millerton. Quite a long uphill stretch. There is construction equipment at the west end, but not much happening. This trail is great despite the middle aged men speeding past you at 90 mph on their LeMonds. So get out and ride. 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'. If this segment gets done, then we'll have a seriously world class linear park! The directions are spot on. 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. Trail can be easily accessed from Crosby Ave in Brewster. (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! Point-to-Point. Since the tracks havent been used in years, what kind of shape would they be in? I would ride it again, and again. )THIS PART OF THE TRAIL IS FOR THE MOST PART VERY LEVEL AND OPEN ,NOT TOO MUCH SHADE AT ALL ON A SUNNY DAY HAVE A HAT AND SUNSCREEN AND PLENTY OF WATER.AT ABOUT 3 MILES IN THERE IS SOME SHADE OVERHEAD. The route out from Brewster starts flat and then becomes a very gradual uphill grade to Whaley Lake. As a resident of the area was looking forward to when trail would be black topped, now that it is completed its great to ride with a trike, Thanks. 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. Great trail for biking and just walking. The best time to visit here is early morning in the fall. Great trail. My friend and I started at Hopewell Junction and glad we did. Phase 4, already planned, will be for a new bridge over SR 55 and will connect the phase 2 section with the southern section. 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. In Pawling, just north of Whaley Lake, the trailway intersects with the Appalachian Trail. Journal News article, October 2016. 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. We biked from Simsbury to Farmington on the Canal trail. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. Most of it is shady and flat. The incline is very gradual, so not super hard but makes for a fairly long pull either way, so keep this in mind. This is going to be an awesome trail when it is done. 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. Well worth a light rain to get wonderful fall color photos. At Diddell Road I came across the crew working on the next section of the trail. Would highly recommend. (old rt. Had a great ride along the Dutchess Trail. There is several places here to relax and have lunch or jus Its a great place to explore as it has a beautiful calm lake especially in the fall, the reflection of the water and the awesome colors are unbelievable. There was evidence of bridge iron work being done,and there was a new I beam steel column on the side. The trail does pass through several towns where you can find places to eat and shop. Don't forget your camera for a selfie or groupie on the bridge overlooking the Hudson. Whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Timp-Torne Trail and North County Trailway. Trail is flat and WebHarlem Valley Rail Trail Connecting Dutchess County :: Hopewell Junction :: European Salon - Hair & Beauty Salon 796 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533 Phone: 845-221-2300 Website: www.europeansalonny.com European Salon is a Full-Service Hair & Beauty Salon in Hopewell Junction, NY. THERE ARE PICNIC BENCHES AT BOTH ENDS WITH VENDORS OF VARIOUS FOOD AND DRINK. Construction on the bridge is expected to begin in April 2022 and completed by that fall. Very scenic trail though residential and park like areas including a nice section through a swamp area - bring your bug repellant. The walkway over Hudson and Hudson valley rail trial that finishes in Tony Williams park. The William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trailnamed for the Dutchess County executive who championed itis a treasure in New York's Hudson Valley region. But maybe that is coming. 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! Thank you NYS for your investment. The Dutchess County Trail was in really great shape. Some sections of the trail can be quite remote; Ive ridden miles without seeing another biker/runner. It goes parallel to the river and it is very pretty. This trail is estimated to be 25.7 mi long and takes on average 8 h 5 min to hike. THE TRAIL WAS PAVED ALL THE WAY AND NICELY SHADED WITH RASPBERRIES GROWING ALONG THE SIDES, I RETURNED TO THE START OF THE WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON TRAIL WHICH WAS CROWDED BUT THAT WAS TO EXPECTED SEEING ITS POPULARITY AND GREAT VIEWS. They should rename it the funeral mile. Also if hilly around the start. While it would probably be fine to bike the town, I used the rack and walked it. Frequently asked questions about wheelchair friendly trails in Hopewell Junction. The trail would stretch for 750 miles,the longest in the country. 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. All in all I would definitely recommend this trail, and you may also want to look up the Harlem Valley Rail Trail near Wassaic and the Wallkill Rail Trail that passes through New Paltz. It goes thru Canton, which is a charming little town. Most oddly, I had noted on the south side the new grade was offset from the grade on the north side. As of September 26 2010, work on the new CR 49 Titusville Rd.overpass has finaly begun. Dutchess Rail Trail: Hopewell Junction to Poughkeepsie (13.5 mi.) All in all, a great new trail and in Fall this is going to be spectacular. ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN AUGUST I LINKED UP 2 MORE TRAILS TO THIS ONE. This leads to the Casino Trail (red markers). A very well constructed and maintained rail-trail in Dutchess County, NY. WebThere are 7 ways to get from Hopewell Junction to Appalachian Trail Museum by train, taxi, car or plane. As previous comments noted it's not exactly flat. Mostly covered by trees with a wide paved surface. It's a lovely, well maintained trail that connects to the Walkway over the Hudson and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. 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. Everyone should take advantage of this gem of Dutchess County. Spectacular 29 mile round trip bike ride from Hopewell Junction through Poughkeepsie and then ending in Highland New York. They are also part of the Empire State Trail, a developing 750-mile trail network spanning the state from New York City to Canada and Buffalo to Albany.Traveling east from Poughkeepsie, the route passes a large golf course and Morgan Lake Park, a popular spot for fishing. First I started at the Hopewell Junction parking lot (the end of the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess County Rail Trail). These stairs are fairly steep but it can be done. Work has begun on the section between these, although it seems to be off to a slow start. 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. This section runs from Brewster to Hopewell Junction. THE TRAIL IS NICELY SHADED FOR THE MOST PART WITH SOME RACERS ON THE ROAD. Is completely paved, very wide and in immaculate condition climbs steeply to some old ruins of a Casino leads... 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