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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)
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some
of HVRT supporters.
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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 is a public tax-exempt charitable
organization (501c3).
Your contribution is tax deductible as allowed
by law.
Thank you for your support.
Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association, Inc.
51 South Center St.
P.O. Box 356
Millerton, NY 12546-0356
  (518) 789-9591
Email:   hvrta@taconic.net
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This page has had
visitors since March 4, 2000
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