Final Work on Harlem Valley Rail Trail Complete
23 miles of continuous trail now open!
The final, small piece of the much-anticipated 8-mile extension of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail has been completed and is now open! There are now 23 miles of continuous trail from the Wassaic Train Station in Amenia to the Copake Falls area of the Taconic State Park in Columbia County. See a map.
County Executive Marc Molinaro said, “This long awaited project has been a collaborative effort between our municipal partners in North East, Millerton, and Ancram; as well as our partners at the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association, New York State Parks, the Department of Environmental Conservation, and many others. We are proud of the incredible work that has been done to expand and open this trail section through some of the most beautiful parts of Dutchess and Columbia counties. We opened parts of the extension a few weeks ago and are thrilled to announce the final piece is now complete and open. I invite runners, walkers, bikers, and outdoors and park enthusiasts of all ages to bundle up and come explore this part of our community.”
Watch a brief video tour of the new trail.
