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Hudson Valley Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Highland, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hudson Valley 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.
Park featuring picnic tables and a caboose, plus access to a rail trail.
What runners say about Hudson Valley Rail Trail
“One of my favorite scenic rail trails to Bicycle Ride on.”
Was clean and cared for. Great location to start our walk from, especially with two dogs and one child. Enjoyable tree lined path. Rail car itself is always cool to see.
Love the rail trail! I have used it for years walking or biking. Nice view of the Hudson. Disappointed that the are charging me to park. I live in Marlboro/Ulster County. Thank you NYS. 😖
Great access to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail! Has 1 of the 2 steel cabooses in the area. There's a good anount of parking, bathrooms, and a Pavillion with picnic tables.
One of the nicest kept rail trails in the entire line This is by far one of the nicest things New York state has ever done for its residents and tourists
Trail conditions & character
“to walk and includes awesome views and scenery for photos.”
“There's a good anount of parking, bathrooms, and a Pavillion with picnic tables.”
“Bathrooms available, water fountains as well (not sure if they run in winter).”
Plan your run at Hudson Valley Rail Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitehudsonvalleyrailtrails.org
- Phone+1 845-691-2144
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–5 pm |
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