Wallkillのおすすめツーリングルート

View of the valley and mountains

Vents cold air which is really refreshing on a hot day.

This is the part of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail which passes through New Paltz. The whole trail is approximately 22 miles in length and was the former Wallkill Valley Railroad. The railroad was closed in 1977 and the first section of trail opened in 1993. This is a multi-user trail, so please respect other trail users.

The Rosendale Trestle Bridge is a famous bridge crossing along the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail between Joppenbergh Mountain Park and Hardenbergh Park. This wooden boards making the base of the bridge are a little weathered, so watch your footing as you cross.

The Springtown Truss Bridge crosses the Wallkill River. It was once part of the Wallkill Valley Railroad, running between Ulster County and New York city. The bridge was originally built in 1870 and made of wood, but was rebuilt using iron in the early 1880s.

The trails here have been created by the Gardiner Trail Alliance since 2021. There is a great group of volunteers that have been working on adding new trails. There are not many facilities here, but a new dedicated parking area is now open.

In this National Historic Landmark District, there are 7 historic stone-house museums, a reconstructed church from 1717, an old burying ground and a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam. This is a great outdoor museum to explore. Keep an eye out for the blue and yellow signs, which provide information on the different buildings.

The Springtown Truss Bridge crosses the Wallkill River. It was once formed part of the Wallkill Valley Railroad, running between Ulster County and New York city. The bridge was originally built in 1870 and made of wood, but was rebuilt using iron in the early 1880s.