Thanks ! Good food and drinks. James at the shop was great! The perfect place to stroll and enjoy fall colors. Surprised to find the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail where it crossed the bike path. The trail climbs steeply to some old ruins of a casino. adventures and follow local regulations. Well maintained. 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. Rode from Lake Tonetta to Hopewell Junction and back, about 44 miles. Once the section is paved over the railroad bridge over RT 6/202 it will be a straight run, no stairs. I biked from Brewster to Poughkeepsie on March 12, once it finally warmed up a bit. But theres a piecemissing: the twenty-two miles or so that would connect Brewster, New York, to Hopewell Junction. 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. Bring sunscreen very open, lots of sun. I did it round trip and it is one of the best maintained trails I have been on Again thank you Mr Steinhaus. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your There is several places here to relax and have lunch or jus Its a great place to explore as it has a beautiful calm lake especially in the fall, the reflection of the water and the awesome colors are unbelievable. All in all the river trail is very nice, even with a couple of miles of in road biking. I got the Trail Link app which showed me where I was along the way. The trail climbs steeply to some old ruins of a casino. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. It is obvious the volunteers who take care of this trail do a great job (thanks, Ron! Since the locomotives can't manage hills, the railroad builders levelled the right of way. After pushing my bike uphill for a stretch it wasnt clearing. They should rename it the funeral mile. We are still unclear. Even a few hours a month will make a huge difference for the Hopewell Depot Museum. Trail paved a few hundred yards north toward I84. There is a long gradual grade of about 500' over 5.5 miles but really not bad. It was nice with the fall color, but there is not much else to see. Website design by Suzy Allman. The adjacet sand/ soil path is level, clean and well maintained. Id definitely go back as this was my first time to try it out. Where will it run? I cannot wait! A previously existing segment of approximately five miles heads east from Brewster towards Danbury, Connecticut via the East Branch Reservoir. Great rides all the way! This week was riding and notice two women picking up trash. The trail is mostly wooded and there is not much to see as far as scenery but if you looking for a level smooth place to ride, this trail is a great choice. It is nicely paved all the way to HJ with mileage markers with "HJ" indicating distance to Hopewell Junction. Few amenities so pack a lunch and plenty of water. Since the tracks havent been used in years, what kind of shape would they be in? Did it 3 times during the week, so no idea whats its like on the weekend. As previous comments noted it's not exactly flat. On my walk down to Southeast Park today, I checked what I suppose will be an "entrance" to this path, accessible from Pumphouse Rd. Just tried the trail for the first time doing the first 10 miles from Southeast Town Park. Today, we rode from Hopewell Junction to the Walk on the Hudson Bridge a perfect 26 miles. Lots of interesting shops and food options in Millerton so it is worth stopping. first class trail all the way to Hopewell Jct. 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. To be expected. 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 second time I started riding in Brewster, near the end of the Putnam Valley trail. Took time and thanked both for what they where doing. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Walkway Over the Hudson trailhead at 61 Parker Ave (Poughkeepsie) and Martin Rd & NY 82 (Hopewell Junction). From there the bike trail is quite good for a while, but then you have to bike on the road. Point-to-Point. The entire trail is paved with asphalt. It's in perfect condition with limited road crossings. Mostly covered by trees with a wide paved surface. Beautiful fields, marshes, ponds you will pass but the best part is the view across the Hudson River at about midpoint. It also has a trackage agreement with the Housatonic Railroad, a Connecticut freight railroad, though Metro-North says it is seldom used. Because thats when Governor Cuomos ambitious plan, announced last month (February 2017) and approved last week, is to be complete. The 13.1-mile trail runs through what seems like a perpetually green landscape of dense tree cover, linking Poughkeepsie at the Hudson River with smaller towns to the southeast.At its Poughkeepsie end, the Dutchess Rail Trail begins at a shared parking lot with the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. 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. with a kiosk - at the northern trail head terminus (and will be forever) at Morgan Lake technicaly in the CITY of Poughkkepsie there is a small like county park within the Morgan Lake city park with benches,a kiosk,flowers and now a new memorial for Michael Murphy - the southern end does not go all the way to the old depot in Hopewell Jct. There is an unmarked road section leading to another flight of steps on East Main Street (bypassing an unusable trestle). The scenery is nice but it is very monotonous with lakes being the only real variation to the trees and the disused railroad that encompasses the rest of the Maybrook Trailway. I asked a policeman if he knew how to get to it, but he said it was not open yet. The TrailLink map (as of 8/3/22) shows the trail ending here. It's a lovely, well maintained trail that connects to the walkway over the hudson and the hudson valley rail trail. Beautifully paved and wonderfully maintained bike trail! Early in the morning or after work in the evening. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. Route 292) but I did not go off the trail on this trip. Looking for the best hiking trails in Hopewell Junction? There is also a grocery plaza a couple of blocks south (about 1/4 mile) of the HJ depot. WebHarlem Valley Rail Trail Connecting Dutchess County :: Hopewell Junction :: European Salon - Hair & Beauty Salon 796 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533 Phone: 845-221-2300 Website: www.europeansalonny.com European Salon is a Full-Service Hair & Beauty Salon in Hopewell Junction, NY. Little summer camps ring Whaley Lake. Heading north from Diddell road is a breeze. Having previously ridden from Lake Tonetta to Whaley Lake, I was familiar with the basic trail..gradual uphill from Lake Tonetta to Whaley Lake, gradual downhill then from Whaley Lake to Hopewell Junction. 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. 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. In Holmes, the trailhead can be found near the intersection of State Route 292 and Holmes Road. Near the above location,just 500 feet away,work on the new LaGrange trailhead was underway.The following week I was on a City of Poughkeepsie bus that crosses over the rail trail at Morgan Lake.I had seen,to my surprise and delight,that work had started on the connector link trail between the Walkway and the Dutchess rail trail at the Morgan Lake trailhead.And so,phase 4 also includes the construction of the link trail as well.Once completed,there will be 18 miles of contiguous trailway from Hopewell Jct.,town of East Fishkill in Dutchess county,[HJ 0.0] to the Tony Williams park town of Lloyd,Ulster county as of 04-16-13 (there are plans for a Hudson Valley RT phase 3 west extension). 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. A special thanks to NY Senator Charles Schumer (D) for negotiating the deal with CSX for acquisition of the CSX ROW property in the city of Poughkeepsie by the Walkway organization - the 'friends" of the Walkway.I had read that originaly CSX had wanted $6M for the property but the Dyson foundation had apraised the property at only $2M.The final deal negotiated by Mr. Shumer would be for a tad more than $1M.Once the Walkway group has legal ownership of the property,they are to turn the property over to Dutchess county.The undeveloped ROW between the Walkway OTH state park and the current northern terminus of the Dutchess RT will be a part of the Dutchess RT - phase 5. We mapped it using RTC's directions to the endpoint in Hopewell Junction. Small portion of Maybrook trail is now paved. Rode the Maybrook trail for the first time this morning starting in Brewster, going north. We were there on a Tuesday and hardly met anyone. Good: trail is in excellent condition and very wide. Since I did not make it all the way to Brewster proper I cannot speak to any sort of facilities there but the only real bathrooms or shelter/benches I found were at the very beginning in Hopewell Junction and where we ended near Brewster. Beautiful bike trail to enjoy the fall colors. A few intersecting country roads homes and bucolic old farms, stone walls typical to the area. All three trails total 22 miles one way, 44 miles return. My friend and I started at Hopewell Junction and glad we did. 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. Flat & well kept, great for beginner cycling and great for a stroll. This trail is great despite the middle aged men speeding past you at 90 mph on their LeMonds. there there. Fishkill Ridge is a strenuous but rewarding hike, and one of the less known areas in the Hudson Valley. This section runs from Brewster to Hopewell Junction. in the town of Poughkeepsie. Views include the Green Haven Correctional facility in Stormville, with its imposing and very high walls, and inmate sounds from inside those walls. It is excellent how the trail links up with the walkway-over-the Hudson (which was simply an abandoned hulk when I lived there!) 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. Now that most of the snow has melted I ventured East from Greenhaven up Depot Hill by bike. 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. We passed many trailheads/parking areas along the way and almost all of them had Port-A-Potties so there's little excuse to run into the woods. Most of what remains is only the brick structure housing the mechanics for a trolley to the summit. Start from the Mount Beacon Park trailhead parking area. Thank you NYS for your investment. The parking area is at the very end of Sunnyside Road in Beacon, along with the information board at the trailhead. The trail great the only problem that is happing is that you need to repaint handicap parking areas. Rode 32 miles RT. Be aware that there are at least 2 additional parking areas/access points where the trail crosses RT 292 in Holmes (Whalay Lake - Holmes Community Center) and where it crosses Old Rt 55. They are currently working on this trail. There are no services between Brewster and HJ, and the trail feels pretty remote, but there's lots of nice scenery. Feel free to climb and take in the view! (Please DO NOT PARK at the apartment building at the corner of SR-292 and Holmes as that is private property.). I BIKED THE HUDSON VALLEY RAIL TRAIL TO TONY WILLIAMS PARK( WHICH WAS TO THE LEFT OF THE PARKING LOT) THE PARK HAD A NICE COVERED PICNIC AREA ,IF YOU WANTED TO START AND END YOUR RIDE THERE. 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. This trail is an easy ride for everyone. A few scenic spots along the way but rare massive vistas if thats what you like. Not too many people maybe because there was a warm summer rain that felt pretty nice. nearby stores at the crossings. 68 trails covering 534 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Absolutely beautiful. Finally with millions of dollars promised to the Hudson Valley Greenway this could be just the place to spend it. being an old RR grade, the slope is not perceptible, except at certain road crossings where a RR bridge used to be. Scan the QR code to get TrailLink on your phone, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors. The bike trail sign is painted on the road, but you have to look for it. Signage states you cross the Appalachian Mountains (known as the Taconics in this area)! Great for families or for distance training! 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. All kinds of folks and wildlife on the trail. Box 1044 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Most of what remains is Elevation Gain. While a fire station advertised a fish-fry, jaunty old barns tilted in the grass. I PARKED AT THE LOT FOR THE WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON. 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. Definitely picturesque, quiet and peaceful phase 2 section mostly in the town of Poughkeepsie.This phase 2 section goes from the northern terminus at Morgan Lake in the city of Poughkeepsie to Overocker Rd. Take a left onto Beekman Road, and continue 2.2 miles, when the road merges with NY 82. There's plenty of parking at this spot. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more! Find out more on Wikipedia Public Transit to Hopewell Junction in East Everyone should take advantage of this gem of Dutchess County. Yes, there are quite a few "in loving memory" benches on a particular stretch but it's really not a big deal. Come on out and enjoy the outdoors with a stroll or bike ride with family and friends along the WRS Dutchess Rail Trail. Your reward is that the other end of the trail as you ride east is a very nice section past East Branch Reservoir, including a long section right along the water. So get out and ride. At Denton Lakeon Thursday, I found men fishing in the afternoon, under pink trees that were just starting to leaf out. With the recent rain the, hole for the foundation had filled with water and only the top of the concrete form could be seen. At the SR36 crossing, there has been no new work. This is going to be an awesome trail when it is done. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. Hopewell Junction: With an ascent of 859 ft, The next highest ascent for wheelchair-friendly trails is. It goes parallel to the river and it is very pretty. The only reason I did not give this trail 5 stars was because of lack of and condition of bathroom facilities. I RODE ABOUT 10 MILES UP AND BACK FOR A TOTAL OF 20 OR SO ON A NICE COOL MAY DAY. No stars. In So grateful to all the hard work put into to providing these trails thank you! I didnt see any other bathrooms along the route, havent yet explored on-road possibilities e.g. 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. Some sections of the trail can be quite remote; Ive ridden miles without seeing another biker/runner. Seems that some are bummed by a few sponsored or memorialized benches at the beginning of this ride, but otherwise this is a relaxing 28+ mile round trip from Hopewell Jct. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. Both rail trails (Dutchess & Maybrook) are so much fun! 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 Soon to come next to the former diamond is a replica of the tower based on original architectural drawings. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. WebExplore the most popular trails in my list Hopewell rail trail with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and Mon June 8 - Mon August 31 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 US Directions. Hope to go back in the fall for autumn colors. The big question is whether the County will be able to acquire the rights from CSX to the 1 mile piece from Morgan Lake (near DCC) to the foot of the Walkway Over The Hudson. It's a great, relaxing trail, paved all the way,with a couple small hills. Note that you dont pass through local downtowns per se, I saw restrooms at the Stormville parking area and at Lake Tonetta and Hopewell Junction. Started in Hopewell Junction for a just about 36 mile out-and-back. https://maybrooktrailway.org/. Going this way to the lake is shorter by about 3 or 4 miles than from Hopewell Jct. I noticed that a few of the bridges are a couple of inches higher than the trail surface, and I'm not saying a little bump, I'm saying stop and walk it or fall off your bike bumps. 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. Bridge, but Black fence ends at Pumphouse rdHoping it goes further,Then i go east and it ends at the Train Tressel which i understand because it would cost to much to cross it i guess,but then the cutoff is at at Lisi's towing which baffles me but when i drive down Rt.6 in my Vehicle the Black Fence starts up again Hmmm!!!. Thank you! 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