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Dutchess Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dutchess Rail Trail'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.
Paved trail (a former railway line) for cycling and hiking, with picnic tables, benches and river views.
What runners say about Dutchess Rail Trail
“A paved scenic walkway through wooded areas, past a couple parking lots and over bridges that span rte 55 and Wappinger Creek.”
This is one of the best maintained trails that I have been on. I have been on trails in other parts of NY, MA, VA, DC, PA. Easy level walk, tranquil environment. Convent parking lots and public rest rooms. Picnic tables and benches are along the trail.
It's a rail trail it therefore it's mostly flat, not for the abitious rider. Good for entry level riders and anyone looking for safe day of cycling or walking.
Easy, breezy trails. Beautiful views. So worth taking a bicycle and riding with family and/or friends. Highly recommend doing this one time in your lifetime!!
The trail is in excellent shape for your road bike. Having half mile makes for the 13 mile ride is perfect. There are some scdnic views along the way too.
Trail conditions & character
“A paved scenic walkway through wooded areas, past a couple parking lots and over bridges that span rte 55 and Wappinger Creek.”
“A paved scenic walkway through wooded areas, past a couple parking lots and over bridges that span rte 55 and Wappinger Creek.”
“It's a rail trail it therefore it's mostly flat, not for the abitious rider.”
“A paved scenic walkway through wooded areas, past a couple parking lots and over bridges that span rte 55 and Wappinger Creek.”
“many portable bathroom open in spring to summer time.”
Plan your run at Dutchess Rail Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedutchessny.gov
- Phone(845) 298-4600
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6:55 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6:55 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6:55 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6:55 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6:55 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6:55 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6:55 PM |
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