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Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, New Paltz, NY 12561

4.4 ★★★★☆ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in New Paltz, New York · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Not reported

We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, New Paltz, NY 12561 yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, New Paltz, NY 12561

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (9 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Relaxing easy trail to navigate view are incredible! Easy to trail off into New Paltz

★★★★★ — Elaine , Aug 2025

This was a lovely walk on a nice fall day. Because it used to be a railroad, the trail is nice and flat. If you're in the mood for a nice, scenic walk outside but not in the mood for a challenging hike, this would be perfect.

★★★★☆ — Katy , Nov 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 reviews →

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The practical stuff

AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
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.

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Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, New Paltz, NY 12561

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