Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Park Overview:

Paved rail trail on former Metro-North line goes through the eastern edge of Dutchess County and into Columbia County.
Trail Uses:Hiking, Mountain biking, Handicapped
Dogs:Dogs on leash
Trail Miles:14.4 miles
Park Acreage:
City/County/
State:		Wassaic,
Millerton/Dutchess/NY
Park Description:

This trail is built on the former railbed of the Harlem Line of Metro-North. Current Metro-North service ends at Wassaic, but it once extended to Chatham. Now the section from Wassaic to Chatham is being developed as a 10 foot wide paved rail trail. Trail is open to skating, cycling, hiking, other non-motorized use, but no horses. Other useful links:
Trails Overview:

The trail is planned to be 46.1 miles long. In 2009 two sections were completed, a 10.8 mile section in Dutchess County from Wassaic to Millerton, and a 3.7 mile segment in Columbia County from Under Mountain Rd. to Copake Falls Station.
Directions:

The south trailhead is the Wassaic Metro-North station on NY 22. The north trailhead for the contiguous 10.8 mile section is in Millerton on US 44 near the intersection with NY 22. There are several alternative access points with parking along the trail.

 
Contact Information:Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association
518-789-9591
Region:Dutchess County
Fees:None
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