Wallkillのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Ridge Road is one of a few roads within Stewart State Forest. The roads are a mix of pavement, dirt, and gravel and are really popular for hiking, running, and biking. The singletrack trails definitely give you more of a feeling of being in nature, but you can walk at a better clip on the roads.

Stewart State Forest, nestled in Orange County, New York, this expansive forest seamlessly blends wetlands, fields, and forest. With 22 miles of gravel roads and 18 miles of hiking trails, it's a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Engage in hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, bird watching, and fishing. Encounter a diverse wildlife population, from white-tailed deer and coyotes to bobcats, wild turkeys, great blue herons, and majestic hawks.

Chadwick Lake, once a water source for Newburgh, NY, is now a recreational spot with picnic areas, playgrounds, and a 4.2-mile hiking trail. Fishing for largemouth bass is allowed. Despite occasional water quality issues, it's popular among residents for leisure and exercise.

This extension of the Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail is a much tighter trail and is unpaved. It isn't super rugged, but there are some roots and rocks along the trail that make it more technical than its longer and paved counterpart to the south.

This longer section of the Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail is completely paved and is pretty flat. Since it follows an old train line, it technically climbs slightly uphill in one direction and is completely downhill when traveling in the other direction.

This extension of the Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail is a much tighter trail and is unpaved. It isn't super rugged, but there are some roots and rocks along the trail that make it more technical than its longer and paved counterpart to the south.

This longer section of the Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail is completely paved and is pretty flat. Since it follows an old train line, it technically climbs slightly uphill in one direction and is completely downhill when traveling in the other direction.

The grassy meadow trails at Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge are managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and are a super popular spot for quiet hiking and trail running. There are open views almost the entire time, and there's always a good chance of seeing wildlife out on the paths (namely migratory bird species).