This route begins a walk on an historic railroad bridge high above the Hudson River. The route continues runs west on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. The final 2 miles into downtown New Paltz, is an on-road section.
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Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Poughkeepsie to New Paltz)
15,5 km from Poughkeepsie to New Paltz through urban area.
Poughkeepsie
→
New Paltz
linear
15,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
1× Attraction
WWII Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
New Paltz
monument ·
371 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Huguenot Street Historic District
Attraction ·
465 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Upper Landing Signage Memorial
monument ·
97 m off route
9,0 km
58%
John Falcone Memorial
monument ·
486 m off route
10,4 km
67%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (New Paltz to South Kingston)
HVGT
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Poughkeepsie to New Paltz)
HVGT
Walkway over the Hudson - hiking
WOTH
Dutchess County Rail Trail - hiking - EST
DCRT
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Hopewell Junction to Poughkeepsie)
HVGT
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Poughkeepsie to New Paltz) is 15.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Poughkeepsie to New Paltz) takes approximately 3h 51min to complete.
No, Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Poughkeepsie to New Paltz) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Poughkeepsie to New Paltz. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Poughkeepsie to New Paltz) starts at Poughkeepsie.
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Poughkeepsie to New Paltz) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Poughkeepsie to New Paltz) is maintained and managed by Empire State Trails.