Picking a favorite section is a really hard call, they both have their pluses. nearby stores at the crossings. Our inaugural ride on the Maybrook trailway today. Just tried the trail for the first time doing the first 10 miles from Southeast Town Park. It's well paved, shaded most of the way, and there are only slight changes in elevation, so though it's a long ride it's doable by most. Since the tracks havent been used in years, what kind of shape would they be in? Come on out and enjoy the outdoors with a stroll or bike ride with family and friends along the WRS Dutchess Rail Trail. THIS TIME I STARTED FROM HOPEWELL JUNCTION JUST A MILE OR 2 OFF THE TACONIC PKWY. Because thats when Governor Cuomos ambitious plan, announced last month (February 2017) and approved last week, is to be complete. It is shady and flat as a pancake except for the normal bridge crossing. 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'. An old stone house stood on a state route corner. Whether you're looking for an 6, go down the hill, turn left again on Rt 6 and then ride up the hill past the Honda dealership where another set of stairs on the left will bring you back to the trail. empiretrail.ny.gov/ Shared By: Walt T. Full Details. Heading north from Diddell road is a breeze. The parking area is at the very end of Sunnyside Road in Beacon, along with the information board at the trailhead. I just do not give five stars but if I did this trail would get one. The Casino Trail ends on the Wilkinson Memorial Trail (yellow markers). Train, taxi Took time and thanked both for what they where doing. and the Maywood Rail Trail to the south. Had a great ride along the Dutchess Trail. I ride about three times a week. Will explore the other half next week starting in Brewster. There is construction equipment at the west end, but not much happening. All in all, a really nice trail, good variety of sections and sights. It seems, the old concrete supports are not being totaly removed, but rather just the outer most layer.New re-bar is being put over the remaining old concrete supports,with forms, and presumabely new concrete will be poured into the new forms. I traveled from CT to come try this trail. Beautiful fields, marshes, ponds you will pass but the best part is the view across the Hudson River at about midpoint. Then it continues through the Maybrook, Putnam, North County and South County rail trails to NYC. 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 were a few scenic areas but I was expecting more. 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. It's wide, clean and well paved. Box 1044 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. In all almost a 18 mile ride one way. Bring sunscreen very open, lots of sun. 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. I could see the foundation for one of the the new bridge supports on the north side. Now that most of the snow has melted I ventured East from Greenhaven up Depot Hill by bike. The stunning converted railroad bridge takes trail users over the Hudson River and leads directly to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Ulster County. While a fire station advertised a fish-fry, jaunty old barns tilted in the grass. It is excellent how the trail links up with the walkway-over-the Hudson (which was simply an abandoned hulk when I lived there!) We biked from Simsbury to Farmington on the Canal trail. Started in Niverville and headed south to Valatie, then back north to North Chatham and back to Niverville. Great trail for biking and just walking. Trail was scenic and smooth with few and easy road crossings. Used my road bike with a few friends and had a great ride. The new Empire State Trail, proposed to connect more than 750 At Eastern end it looks like the trail will eventually be paved to the CT border or even further. 29 miles round trip on a perfect day (7/22/21). The last part goes thru a simsbury park, there are a lot of roots, gotta be careful. Even a few hours a month will make a huge difference for the Hopewell Depot Museum. From here to Pumphouse road is a "missing link" in the trail. Yes, there are quite a few "in loving memory" benches on a particular stretch but it's really not a big deal. Very scenic trail though residential and park like areas including a nice section through a swamp area - bring your bug repellant. Trail can be easily accessed from Crosby Ave in Brewster. as of this date. We past some interesting caves with cold air which was a nice surprise. With the recent rain the, hole for the foundation had filled with water and only the top of the concrete form could be seen. 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! Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. From there the bike trail is quite good for a while, but then you have to bike on the road. 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. The surface is not suitable for bicycles at this time. Phase 4, already planned, will be for a new bridge over SR 55 and will connect the phase 2 section with the southern section. Here with the existing track next to you - you're assured of no steep hills whatsoever. Definitely ranks #1 out of the 5 trails we have ridden thus far this year. 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. Smooth all the way with terrific scenery. I recommend this. There are some great view points along this route. That's roughy half of the Maybrook trailway . 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 One of the best trails I have done. Once you get east of the bridge, the trail is MUCH LESS crowded. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. Construction on the bridge is expected to begin in April 2022 and completed by that fall. also - I had originaly thought the soft section of the trail was ostensibly for Equestrian use (and also runners/walkers) but does not seem so - seems there has been a change since the original 2006 design and trail usage. 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. Feel free to climb and take in the view! These stairs are fairly steep but it can be done. So you could ride more than 100 miles paved off-road. I RODE ABOUT 10 MILES UP AND BACK FOR A TOTAL OF 20 OR SO ON A NICE COOL MAY DAY. Also if hilly around the start. I expect it to be just as enjoyable as this was. The Walkway over the Hudson is most extraordinary and marvelous. 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. Trail is clean and flat best trail so far of 2022. 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. The trailhead parking lots are on Lake Wilton Rd. WebNearby Recently Sold Homes. I wanted to see for myself where the Empire State Trail might go. 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. Trail is flat and About 65 minutes to the turn around point, very leisurely done but flew back to Hopewell Junction at 17 mph and 40 minutes. There are porta-potties at the parking lot trailheads and even a couple bike service kiosks at a couple parking lots. WebEasy 4.5 (757) #1 - Dutchess Rail Trail Hopewell Junction, New York Length: 12.9 mi Est. It goes thru Canton, which is a charming little town. 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. It's a great, relaxing ride in beautiful scenery. This leads to the Casino Trail (red markers). Our mission at Hopewell Depot Museum is to provide a historic museum and park for the education and recreation of the community of Hopewell Junction, the town of East Fishkill, and Dutchess County. Great views, lots of shade and rest stops. It is nicely paved and was gorgeous with the leaves still retaining some colorful leaves. 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. Very comfortable to walk or bike. Going this way to the lake is shorter by about 3 or 4 miles than from Hopewell Jct. 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. This week was riding and notice two women picking up trash. Today we road the trail all the way from Hopewell Junction to the walkweay over the Hudson and connected with the Hudson Valley Rail Trail for a ride of about 18 miles in each direction. Today, we rode from Hopewell Junction to the Walk on the Hudson Bridge a perfect 26 miles. WebHopewell Depot Trailhead Parking in East Fishkill Located at Railroad Avenue (just off of Route 376 at the Hopewell Depot) in East Fishkill. Pedestrians are great, with only bikes there is a lot less stress about passing. The Poughkeepsie walking bridge is a great bonus. My friend and I rode this trail on January 15, 2017. 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. Started at Diddell Road parking lot, about 4 miles north of the starting point in Hopewell Junction, rode over the Walkway over the Hudson and returnedabout 22 miles round-trip. first class trail all the way to Hopewell Jct. It would be a considerable uphill walk from Greenhaven as there is no trail head parking until you reach the summit. Lots of parking along the way. If you want to take the older section to Connecticut the new Trailway dead ends at Peaceable Hill Rd with steps down to the road. Few amenities so pack a lunch and plenty of water. Tweet. Hopewell Junction has a great stop at their old train station with picnic tables and restroomsthey did a great job with that. Don't forget your camera for a selfie or groupie on the bridge overlooking the Hudson. Great for families or for distance training! First I started at the Hopewell Junction parking lot (the end of the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess County Rail Trail). 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. Just met you today). There are several lovely watery areas on this trail and it is a great place for bird watchers. 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 Par k and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Ulster County. In Pawling, just north of Whaley Lake, the trailway intersects with the Appalachian Trail. Approaching the terminus, youll pass the Hopewell Depot. adventures and follow local regulations. You walk down a flight of steps, ride down Peaceable Hill Road to Rt. The section from Old Manchester Rd to Lake Logan is now open!!! Help defend and expand trails nationwide. 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. 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. 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. 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. James at the shop was great! Recommended option. As it should be. But hardly noticeable. wow! If this segment gets done, then we'll have a seriously world class linear park! There are no services between Brewster and HJ, and the trail feels pretty remote, but there's lots of nice scenery. I THEN LINKED TO THE DUTCHESS RAIL TRAIL FOR ABOUT 10 MILES MORE. What will it connect? Nearby homes similar to 7 Trails End have recently sold between $670K to $670K at an average of $220 per square foot. [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 . It is Beautiful day for a late October ride. The trail climbs steeply to some old ruins of a casino. It goes parallel to the river and it is very pretty. Turn left onto Parker Ave. 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. It really is too bad. From Hopewell, It continued to Poughkeepsie. The transition between the trails is seamless. Details. I only wish it were more scenic but very happy we chose this way to ride. Fishkill Ridge is a strenuous but rewarding hike, and one of the less known areas in the Hudson Valley. The bridge over the Hudson is spectacular. The only thing that would be great to see would be mile markers. The Walkway is spectacular (even on an overcast morning)! 68 trails covering 534 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Would like to take this time to thank all that help keep this trail in the wonderful condition that it is in. If the sponsorship helps maintain the trail, so be it. Trail Ratings 5.0 from 2 votes #1 Love it so much. Just stay straight and in about 15 minutes you'll see a huge fire tower (hard to miss). How much is the Train fare to Hopewell Junction? We mapped it using RTC's directions to the endpoint in Hopewell Junction. I'd highly recommend trying it at sunrise. We had to walk our bikes most of the way over. The trail all but completes the connection to the Putnam Trailway, which in turn connects to the North County Trailway on its way down to NYC. There are forest areas, beautiful mountain streams, marshlands, swamps, and then Whaley Lake. County Exec. Most oddly, I had noted on the south side the new grade was offset from the grade on the north side. Some sections of the trail can be quite remote; Ive ridden miles without seeing another biker/runner. Paved ends at Griffin rd. Both rail trails (Dutchess & Maybrook) are so much fun! The last stretch, the Hudson Valley trail, isn't as well paved, but it's pretty short and still nice to ride. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. During the I parked at Pumphouse Rd which is right before the Tonetta Lake parking area. You can continue on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail through Highland to Lloyd, NY. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. Im photographing towns, villages, hamlets and parks surrounding and connected by the proposed Empire State Trail this summer (2017). 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. Events. The route continues to Hopewell Junction where it picks up another section of the Empire State Trail lots of info on the web. 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. In Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. Great day on the Maybrook. Looks like a stairway is being installed at the Peaceable Hill Road overpass. Most of what remains is only the brick structure housing the mechanics for a trolley to the summit. Contractor actively working on trail putting down base and working on trestles. 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. The trail is well maintained and wide enough for multiple use. 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. I WILL SEND PHOTOS AS WELL . There are slight elevation changes that made riding back feel a little more difficult but there are no significant hills. in the town of Poughkeepsie. Railroad companies have abandoned thousands of miles of track since the 1930s as Americans and manufacturers became less reliant on train travel. 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. Once on Lake Wilton Rd., don't follow the directions when it tells you to turn on Cottage Dr. WebHopewell Junction is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Dutchess County, New York, United States. So grateful to all the hard work put into to providing these trails thank you! When I got near the top the cooler temperatures and shade kept the trail snow covered. All kinds of folks and wildlife on the trail. There is only road side parking on a soft shoulder, both sides of the road. This trail was incredible when it opened, helped me train for marathons, triathlons, and got me in shape. Spectacular 29 mile round trip bike ride from Hopewell Junction through Poughkeepsie and then ending in Highland New York. 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. Copyright 2017 | All Rights Reserved. From the dirt parking lot take the trail off to the right. The second section we rode, going North from the Brewster trailhead at Lake Tonetta, offers views of the ice pond and the great swamp, with hills in the distance. Rusted, but who knows what kind of shape its in for bikes to cross? Looking good thus far! So, Maybrookdoesnt carry trains much anymore: Now, Metro-North uses the tracks to move equipment between its lines. being an old RR grade, the slope is not perceptible, except at certain road crossings where a RR bridge used to be. The MTA has increased their warnings complete with fines for all to stay off the trail. Starting in Hopewell Junction heading south east there is a slight incline until Whaley Lake. Cannot say enough as to the spectacular 360 degree views from the highest point on the "Walkway". Definitely worth the trip. Recently, I visited the tracks. 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. 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. Well maintained. 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. 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. The train service once took passengers from Brewster to Hopewell Junction and beyond. My husband and I ride our bikes here and love it! Typical rail trail views with woods and rocks, but the view of the lake and wetlands was very pleasant and broke it up. 12.86 miles. Your message was posted to Facebook. https://maybrooktrailway.org/. According to AllTrails.com, the longest wheelchair-friendly trail in Hopewell Junction is Maybrook Trailway. WebExplore the best rated trails in Hopewell Junction, NY. Have you done this adventure? Views include the Green Haven Correctional facility in Stormville, with its imposing and very high walls, and inmate sounds from inside those walls. 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. Definitely picturesque, quiet and peaceful Look for brown WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON directional signs as you approach your exit. Be the first to leave a review! The bike trail sign is painted on the road, but you have to look for 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 The population was 1330 at the 2020 census. 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