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Welcome to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Since the mid-1980's, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association has dreamed of a 46-mile rail trail in the Harlem Valley and Taconic Hills of eastern New York. The first segment of the trail opened in 1996. Since then, it has grown incrementally in 1997, 2000 and 2005. Currently, there are 15 miles of trail paved and open to the public. Another 8 miles of abandoned rail bed is nearing construction, and portions of another 23 miles are being acquired from willing sellers in Columbia County.
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 The Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association (HVRTA) was founded in 1986 and incorporated in 1996. The trail is a joint effort between HVRTA, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, the New York State Department of Transportation, Dutchess County, the towns of North East and Amenia, and the village of Millerton. Federal highway funds have paid for more than half of the rail bed acquisition and trail construction. Please remember that while the trail is paved, it is available in its natural condition. No horses or motorized vehicles are permitted. Enjoy exploring the trail (and our website) year-round. |
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In
Dutchess County, the trail is a county park maintained by Dutchess County
Department of Public Works. In Columbia County, the trail is part of
Taconic State Park and is maintained by the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation & Historic Preservation. A large group of Harlem Valley Rail
Trail Association volunteers assists with maintenance, and more, along the
entire trail.
Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association, Inc. Trail
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updates, Trail
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(518) 789-9591