Dutchess County Rail Trail - hiking - EST

A continuous paved trail from Walkway Over the Hudson along the former Maybrook Rail corridor through the towns of Poughkeepsie, LaGrange, Wappinger to the restored Hopewell Depot at its East Fishkill Trailhead in the hamlet of Hopewell.

At 21.2 km, this is a challenging full-day or multi-stage hike. At an average pace, the route takes roughly 4 hours and 43 minutes to complete.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the DCRT trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.