Note that the trail ends about a mile south of the steps where the trail is being reconstructed (no signs of activity). That's roughy half of the Maybrook trailway . WebHopewell Depot Trailhead Parking in East Fishkill Located at Railroad Avenue (just off of Route 376 at the Hopewell Depot) in East Fishkill. Where the trail crosses busy roads, the trail is on a bridge very nice! What is the longest wheelchair-friendly trail in Hopewell Junction? Using I-84 take exit 21 towards Rt 202. After Morgan Lake, the trail begins to turn south, running through the communities of Arlington and LaGrangeville and skirting the eastern edge of Red Oaks Mill. 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. We biked from Simsbury to Farmington on the Canal trail. The trail does pass through several towns where you can find places to eat and shop. I highly recommend it. There are portable toilets at two parking areas that I know of for sure. You walk down a flight of steps, ride down Peaceable Hill Road to Rt. So nicely maintained! 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. Explore the rich history of the area through our interactive museum and through the restorations of the Depot, Tower and soon to be Caboose. 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. County Exec. Its a short hike but you certainly could go further up. According to AllTrails.com, the longest wheelchair-friendly trail in Hopewell Junction is. All in all, a really nice trail, good variety of sections and sights. Returning southbound is a little tougher since there is the slight upward grade. I traveled from CT to come try this trail. Most noteably,the section of the ROW on the south side, that connects with the completed phase 1 section, has YET to be worked on.The Dutchess County gov. Tweet. With the recent rain the, hole for the foundation had filled with water and only the top of the concrete form could be seen. Traffic was not bad at all. WebStart from the Mount Beacon Park trailhead parking area. 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. A few intersecting country roads homes and bucolic old farms, stone walls typical to the area. 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. Unfortunately, there are older segments that sorely need maintenance, especially the roughly 4 mile stretch from Taconic State Park south. easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Timp-Torne Trail and It is excellent how the trail links up with the walkway-over-the Hudson (which was simply an abandoned hulk when I lived there!) But I love this about this route: It joins towns youd probably never think of visiting. About 65 minutes to the turn around point, very leisurely done but flew back to Hopewell Junction at 17 mph and 40 minutes. Discovered this trail connects to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail via the Walkway over the Hudson Bridge. To reach this parking lot from I-84, take Exit Now Metro-North owns the line. Mon June 8 - Mon August 31 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 US Directions. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. Rode from Lake Tonetta (Town of Southeast Park) in Brewster to Whaley Lake in Patterson and back, about 25 miles. Together, the three rail-trails were welcomed into Rails-to-Trails Conservancys Rail-Trail Hall of Fame in 2016 and offer a seamless, combined route of just over 20 miles. Awesome trail. Just did about 14 miles on this trail. Drop me a line (please!) Trail in fine shape. Pedestrians are great, with only bikes there is a lot less stress about passing. itself. On the way back we took the River trail. In 0.3 mile, a large parking lot will appear on your left.To reach the trailhead parking lot in Hopewell Junction from I-84, take Exit 16N for the Taconic State Pkwy. 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. There are some interesting historical artifacts and very clean restrooms. 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. The red trail leaves the lot and will take you up to the first peak on the ridge.After a short incline, a white trail will shoot off to the left that leads to a private mountain Beaver Pond is a small body of water created by a dam that was constructed during the days of iron ore mining in the area. as of this date. Help the Museum by donating today to the Caboose Fund, | 36 Railroad Avenue Hopewell Junction, NY 12533, P.O. Join a supporting community of travelers and adventurers sharing their photos and local insights. Multiple benches if you run out of steam or just want to sit. We started in Hopewell Junction and ended at a park right outside of Brewster. I highly recommend it for novices and experts alike. Enter your Tweet. The next highest ascent for wheelchair-friendly trails is Dutchess Rail Trail with 242 ft of elevation gain. The trail is now complete from Lloyd through Poughkeepsie then all the way down to Hopewell Junction. Views include the Green Haven Correctional facility in Stormville, with its imposing and very high walls, and inmate sounds from inside those walls. The Dutchess County Trail was in really great shape. Save Add Photo. While a fire station advertised a fish-fry, jaunty old barns tilted in the grass. Definitely worth the trip. This ride takes us from the Brewster Trailhead passing Ice Pond, The Great Swamp, a rail trestle bridge, and the back side of Greenhaven Prison (!).. Paved ends at Griffin rd. Also if hilly around the start. Diddell Road Trailhead in Spectacular 29 mile round trip bike ride from Hopewell Junction through Poughkeepsie and then ending in Highland New York. Very comfortable to walk or bike. Starts at the Hopewell Depot trailhead in Hopewell Junction and ends at the Mid-Hudson Bridge. 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. Most oddly, I had noted on the south side the new grade was offset from the grade on the north side. 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 If the sponsorship helps maintain the trail, so be it. This trail is well marked and is a great combination of climbing steep rocky sections and walking flat sections with decent views. Website design by Suzy Allman. It is obvious the volunteers who take care of this trail do a great job (thanks, Ron! We thoroughly enjoyed the day. Box 1044 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. There are slight elevation changes that made riding back feel a little more difficult but there are no significant hills. 07/29 would begin the actual placement of the bridge sections - on Wed. 07/31 should be the installation of the final bridge section over the hwy. Signage states you cross the Appalachian Mountains (known as the Taconics in this area)! where trail users are greated with a restored board and baten station that is the cat's meow! I wanted to see for myself where the Empire State Trail might go. With 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 is also narrow in spots making it uncomfortably close for bikes traveling in opposing directions. Visit the Dutchess County Parks & Trails Application. Everyone should take advantage of this gem of Dutchess County. Enjoyable ride overall. 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. The route links towns, villages, historic sites, natural scenic areas and already-built shared-use pathways. Come on out and enjoy the outdoors with a stroll or bike ride with family and friends along the WRS Dutchess Rail Trail. Yes, there are quite a few "in loving memory" benches on a particular stretch but it's really not a big deal. Dutchess county to the twn. I rode this trail on 7/7/16. Just met you today). The new Empire State Trail, proposed to connect more than 750 Finally with millions of dollars promised to the Hudson Valley Greenway this could be just the place to spend it. WebThe Bus fare to Hopewell Junction costs about $1.75. From our board members to our tour guides to everyone in between they have two things in common, the urge to expand the knowledge of the depot and history and they all volunteer their time. Whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Timp-Torne Trail and North County Trailway. 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. We had to walk our bikes most of the way over. It's a great, relaxing ride in beautiful scenery. 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. Take a left onto Beekman Road, and continue 2.2 miles, when the road merges with NY 82. I did it round trip and it is one of the best maintained trails I have been on Again thank you Mr Steinhaus. It goes parallel to the river and it is very pretty. Well maintained. The trail parallels the other set of Metro North-owned disused Beacon Line tracks as it travels over 23 miles from Brewster through Southeast, Patterson, Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill to the hamlet of Hopewell Junction. And then Whaley Lake is beautiful, theres a long stretch right alongside it. 68 trails covering 534 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (a non-profit) and we need your support! The surface is not suitable for bicycles at this time. I WILL SEND PHOTOS AS WELL . 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. There is a section where you ride over a large pond on a bridge that is nice. 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. Was really surprised as to the condition of trail, was great. Recommend Leisure Bike Shop in Poughkeepsie - right along the trail - for bike repairs. There is an unmarked road section leading to another flight of steps on East Main Street (bypassing an unusable trestle). 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 trail great the only problem that is happing is that you need to repaint handicap parking areas. These stairs are fairly steep but it can be done. (Please DO NOT PARK at the apartment building at the corner of SR-292 and Holmes as that is private property.). Turn right on Tonetta Lake Rd and make the first left onto Pumphouse Rd. By far the best paved bike trail I have ridden. We mapped it using RTC's directions to the endpoint in Hopewell Junction. Mostly wooded with interesting rock cuts along this section. So get out and ride. Great trail for biking and just walking. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your [2] It is part of the Poughkeepsie Newburgh Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York Newark Bridgeport, NY- NJ - CT - PA Combined Statistical Area . Route 292) but I did not go off the trail on this trip. Journal News article, October 2016. Took my two nieces who are new to bicycling on this trail and we had a great time!!! The stunning converted railroad bridge takes trail users over the Hudson River and leads directly to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Ulster County. Recently, I visited the tracks. This trail was incredible when it opened, helped me train for marathons, triathlons, and got me in shape. It really is too bad. The trailhead parking lots are on Lake Wilton Rd. 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. Trail can be easily accessed from Crosby Ave in Brewster. Looks like a stairway is being installed at the Peaceable Hill Road overpass. Great views, lots of shade and rest stops. 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. From Brewster you ride northward past Ice Pond with its very long straight stretch (one mile?) 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. All three trails total 22 miles one way, 44 miles return. Looking good thus far! They're on both sides. There is STILL no bridge over Maloney Rd. Close. 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? Have you done this adventure? 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. Got to the Walkway and were rewarded with a great view and friendly folks! Approaching the terminus, youll pass the Hopewell Depot. Short on details, the map shows a conceptual route travelers and tourists could take through the state. We locked the bikes up by the walkway, headed into town for an incredible lunch. Other than that this was a really nice trail and I would bike it with caution, or a mountain bike. It is a smooth, wide asphalt path that is used for many activities including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. More of us should take the time when seeing these people doing work to keep this trail. Love it so much. Rode 32 miles RT. Walking: 57 hours; Biking: 11.5 hours; Pavement; dog-friendly; passes through several communities Starting at the trailhead parking area near the Hopewell Depot Museum in Hopewell Junction, this section of the trail provides easy access to plenty of local 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. Great trail. It's wide, clean and well paved. This is also where the trail connects with the Maybrook Trailway, which continues the journey to NYC along the Empire State Trail. Pretty, shady, flat. Please explore responsibly! Permit requires a fee and submission of required insurance. As someone noted it is uphill 13 of these 14 miles. There are numerus parking areas along the trail from North to South. 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