![]() Together, the three rail-trails were welcomed into Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Rail-Trail Hall of Fame in 2016. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail on the west bank, it connects to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. At the southern end of the trail in Hopewell, connect to the new Maybrook Trailway, which runs for 25 miles to Brewster (included in our Westchester County Running Guide). On the east side of the river, the trail continues another 0.3 miles to a connection with the William R. 55 (Vassar College is 1 mile west), 11.5 miles Lake Walton Preserve, and 12.8 miles to Hopewell Junction. From the Walkway, it’s 1 mile to College Hill Park (nice park with 1-2 miles of paths, hills, & monuments), 4.5 miles to Rt. On the Poughkeepsie end, the Dutchess Rail Trail is a paved multi-use path that extends for nearly 13 miles east and south miles to Hopewell. On the Highland (west) side of the Walkway, the Hudson Valley Rail Trail is a pleasantly shaded, paved multi-use trail that continues for 4 miles west through Highland & Lloyd. On the Poughkeepsie side, you can take the Walkway Elevator Access Path down to the water and do an extra 0.5 miles along the Waryas Park Promenade. There are parking areas and facilities on both the Highland and Poughkeepsie sides. It’s 1.5 miles over the bridge on a wide, paved path. Hudson Valley Rail Trail spans 7.1 from N Putt Corners Rd at NY 299/Main St (New Paltz) to Walkway Over the Hudson trailhead (87 Haviland Rd, Highland). There are fantastic views of the Hudson, the Catskills, and the nearby Mid-Hudson Bridge. Run along the world’s highest and longest pedestrian bridge! A running highlight in the Hudson Valley is the newly opened Walkway Over the Hudson, a recently opened pedestrian bridge over the river.
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