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Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Poughkeepsie, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from 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.
Scenic pathway maintained by the city, for walking, biking and running, with benches.
What runners say about Rail Trail
“Well maintained and paved walkways are handicap accessible allowing all to enjoy the outdoors.”
“Great pathway for biking, running, walking etc.”
Great...took a long walk, surrounded by nature, kept clean , felt safe....loved it
It's actually a real nice spot, entrance/exit for the rail trail. BUT BEWARE of the traffic almost no shoulder on the side you'll be pulling in an always daily traffic being right next to DCC and a school bus depot.
The raill trail gives many options of places to enter and exit, allowing you to readily select convenient places to walk, bike, run, skate, etc. Well maintained and paved walkways are handicap accessible allowing all to enjoy the outdoors. Benches are available for stopping to rest and enjoy the surroundings.
Nice for exercising, walk, run bicycling. Excellent road for everything!!!
Plan your run at 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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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