The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Kingston, New York
| Address: | ~Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, Kingston, NY 12401, USA |
| GPS: |
41°52'20.8"N 74°4'28.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New York |
| Trail Length: | 20.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Greenway |
Mountain Bike
Scenic rail trail that runs through a few small towns including New Paltz New York. A good place to take a beginner or a child. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Walkill, New York. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail bike trail in Walkill.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/the-wallkill-valley-rail-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Kingston, New York
- Head northwest on Broadway toward E O'Reilly St (66 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W O'Reilly St (1.0 mi)
- Turn left onto Wilbur Ave (0.4 mi)
- Continue straight onto Dunn St (302 ft)
- Turn right onto NY-213 W/Abeel St (1.1 mi)
- Slight right onto Mountain Rd (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto Dewitt Lake Rd (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto NY-32 S (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Beyersdorfer Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Hickory Bush Rd/Whiteport RdContinue to follow Hickory Bush Rd(1.7 mi)
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