Postal Address: P.O. Box 1048, New Paltz, NY 12561-1048
Email: gorailtrail@yahoo.com
Web Page: www.gorailtrail.org/mainframeset.shtml
The Wallkill Valley Trail stretches 12.2 miles south from the New Paltz/Rosendale town line to the Gardiner/Shawangunk town line in Ulster County, about 90 miles north of New York City. In 1983, plans were launched for the railroad's transformation into a linear park. Rail trail supporters situated along the trail galvanized others in the push toward a trail that would accommodate hiking, biking, running, cross-country skiing and other forms of non-motorized outdoor recreation. Volunteers organized into the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Association, dedicated to maintaining and promoting the trail, which opened informally in April, 1991. The trail has recently been designated part of the Hudson Valley River Greenway Trail System. In addition to providing a relaxing and peaceful spot for various outdoor activities, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail also is the site of a number of special events that are open to the public each year. Trail maintenance events include scheduled annual cleanup events called "Clean Sweeps".
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