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Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 Google reviews · Running trail in West Hurley, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 11.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Bike-friendly trail along a reservoir with a mountain backdrop and foliage tunnels.
What runners say about Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
“Well maintained packed gravel trail with relatively flat easy/moderate difficulty and ample free parking.”
“A Scenic Escape: The Ashokan Rail Trail If you are looking for a perfect blend of history, nature, and tranquility, the Ashokan Rail Trail is an absolute gem.”
“The trail is great for walking, running, or biking as it's crushed stone and dirt and compacted really well.”
Thank you for opening this great rail trail. Beautiful scenery, nice information signs, great parking lot. Trail was well done, rolled crushed stone. Great for walking or biking. Cant wait to xcountry ski. Lots of benches to take a break. This is a great trail to country ski.
10.18.24 Our 1st time here & as others have said, big parking area, and 3 porta potties at the end of the lot. Once you park, we took trail to the right, and it was around 22 total miles round trip. The trail is great for walking, running, or biking as it's crushed stone and dirt and compacted really well.
This is a very relaxing and scenic walking trail. It is ideal for a family to enjoy nature. The main route is very accessible and pedestrian-friendly with good paved areas. It is not too far from the Hudson River Walking Bridge if you happen to be in the area.
It is a great time to visit right now because of the change of the seasons. You will see lots of yellow and red colors!🍁 It is a well maintain trail for a leisure walk or run. Reservoir views along the way.
Trail conditions & character
“There’s 3 parking areas making it convenient for walkers to enjoy the view of the water without walking for miles to get to it.”
“A Scenic Escape: The Ashokan Rail Trail If you are looking for a perfect blend of history, nature, and tranquility, the Ashokan Rail Trail is an absolute gem.”
“From the moment you step onto the trail, you are greeted by a pristine, level path that makes for a peaceful and effortless journey.”
“5 mile incline back even though it's flat you can feel it.”
“It's a decline then an almost 11.5 mile incline back even though it's flat you can feel it.”
“The trail is great for walking, running, or biking as it's crushed stone and dirt and compacted really well.”
“24 Our 1st time here & as others have said, big parking area, and 3 porta potties at the end of the lot.”
“From the moment you step onto the trail, you are greeted by a pristine, level path that makes for a peaceful and effortless journey.”
Plan your run at Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance11.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteashokanrailtrail.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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