Joseph B. Clarke Rail-Trail:
New York
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Description:
The Joseph B. Clarke Rail-Trail runs four miles in the town of Orangetown. The rail-trail begins in Tappan and continues through Sparkill with a spur proceeding into Piermont. The main trail then proceeds northwest through Orangeburg and into Blauvelt. The eastern spur meets an existing rail-trail and travels approximately four miles through the villages of Piermont, Grandview and South Nyack.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Parking is best at Sparkill Park in Sparkill, NY.
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3rd Annual Clarke Trail Run RESCHEDULED to Sunday October 25th!!
By jbmanbear on October 14, 2009
3rd Annual Clarke Trail Run RESCHEDULED!!
The race will now take place on Sunday October 25th at 9:00AM.
The run will begin and end on the trail in downtown
Sparkill. This non-competive event will not offer awards, but will include
accurate mile splits, water stops and post-run refreshments. Applications may be
obtained at www.orangetown.com. Race day sign up will begin at 8:00am.
Come and enjoy a fun morning on the latest update to our parks system.
The third annual J.B. Clarke Rail Trail 5 Mile Fun Run
By jbmanbear on May 26, 2009
J.B. CLARKE RAILTRAIL 5 FUN RUN
The third annual J.B. Clarke Rail Trail 5 Mile Fun Run will be held on Sunday,
September 20, 2009 at 9:00am. The run will begin and end on the trail in downtown
Sparkill. This non-competive event will not offer awards, but will include
accurate mile splits, water stops and post-run refreshments. Applications may be
obtained at www.orangetown.com. Race day sign up will begin at 8:00am.
Come and enjoy a fun morning on the latest update to our parks system.
2nd Annual J.B. CLARKE RAIL TRAIL 5 FUN RUN
By jbmanbear on April 01, 2008
The second annual J.B. Clarke Rail Trail 5 Mile Fun Run will be held on Sunday,
June 8 2008 at 9:30am. The run will begin and end on the trail in downtown
Sparkill. This non-competitive event will not offer awards, but will include accurate
mile splits, water stops and post-run refreshments. Applications may be
obtained at www.orangetown.com after April 1st. Race day sign up will begin
at 8:30am. Come and see the newly paved trail and enjoy a fun morning on the
latest update to our parks system.
This is a half-mile portion of the trail off of Western Highway in Blauvelt.
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Tappan (Oak Tree Road) to Orangeburg (Western Highway)
Counties: Rockland
Trail Length: 2.8 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel, Dirt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Mountain Biking, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6016692

Related Links
Guidebook: Learn more about other New York rail-trails in RTC's New York Guidebook.