Hudson Valley Rail-Trail:
New York
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Description:
Lying quietly to the west of the mighty Hudson in the Mid-Valley is a jewel of a trail that stretches from the hamlet of Highland westward toward New Paltz. The sun sparkles off the nearby creeks and ponds, the forest climbs the surrounding Illinois Mountain and the pleasures of enjoying the tranquil beauty and splendor of the countryside on a broad and level path await.

This pleasant family friendly boulevard through nature, known as the Hudson Valley Rail-Trail, was created, supported and maintained by the forward thinking people of the Town of Lloyd in Ulster County. The trail stretches for close to 2.5 miles, from Lloyd to near Highland.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Directions to Start:

From the New York Thruway or New Paltz: Take NY Thruway exit 18 (Poughkeepsie / New Paltz). From traffic light at the end of the exit, turn Right onto Route 299 East and go 2.3 miles. Turn Right onto New Paltz Road and go 0.7 miles. Turn Left onto South River Side Rd, and after 0.1 mile turn Right into Tony Williams Park and park to the left by the start of the Rail Trail.

From the Mid-Hudson Bridge or Route 9W: After passing by the toll booths for the Bridge, bear Right and merge onto Route 9W North and go 2.4 miles. Turn Left onto Rt 299 West (toward New Paltz) and go 1.2 miles. Turn Left onto South Riverside Rd and go 1 mile, then turn Left into Tony Williams Park and park to the left by the start of the Rail Trail.
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Seasonal Restrictions:
In the winter the trail is cleared of snow.
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Reviews: [1 trail ratings]
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Okay but still being worked on
By HykyrJoe on June 06, 2010
we walked this trail on 6/05/10 and found it to be a nice walk for a decent day. Construction on New Paltz Rd bridge had the Rail Trail blocked (which many had circumvented and would not at all be recommended when work is ongoing... which makes me think why would any moron do that and not make any considerations for folks that are using the trailin the first place?.... )and the tunnel(s) removed where there once may have been adventure.. at the eastern treminus the trail turns to gravel.. and bridge abutments are under construction for a new bridge for the rail-trail over a roadway below... this will help further connect the trail to the most awesome rail trail bridge over the Hudson and into Pughkeepsie NY which is very close , very cropwded , and still which I would highly recommend.

we found rest room facilities open and clean at the New Paltz Rd (rt 12) parking area mid-way on the trail...
rv1175
By rv1175 on April 25, 2010
We rode this trail April 22,2010 and started at the Williams Park end.We went about 1.5 miles and had to stop due to road work on a road bridge on County Rte 15 which crosses the trail.The trail was completely covered with a huge pile of broken concrete and blocked off.It looks like it will be this way for some time.We then drove around the construction and tried again closer to the village of Highland.,where there is a small pavilion and an old caboose.There is work ongoing now toward the east end of the trail and a bridge is being built over Vineyard Ave(Rte 44).They still have about a mile to develop until the trail connects with the new Walkway Over the Hudson(old RR bridge).I would guess the work will continue most of this year at best until this connection is completed.The trail part that we were on is very well paved,wide,and in good shape.
Don Lockhart
By dlock1417 on December 10, 2008
I qm new to the trqil to rqil qnd the Hudson Valley Rail-Trail.
However i had the plesure of visiting the Catskills and got
informatiom about biking in the area.
what i did see it was very beautiful.
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