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Harlem Valley Rail Trail
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This page was last updated November 2005
The Harlem Division of the New York Central Railroad lives today as MetroNorth and
the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Both of these forms of transportation meet in Wassaic,
NY, which provides for very convenient connection for bike riders using the train to get
to northeastern Dutchess County.
The Harlem Valley Rail Trail is my favorite rail trail. There are many bucolic sections,
woody and swampy areas, cuts through rocks and great views of the country side. The
southern section runs from Wassaic to Millerton and the northern section between
Under Mountain Rd and Copake Falls. Routes 62 and 63 provide a connection
between these two sections, until the gap is filled.
One half day trip is to use local roads parallel to the trail between Amenia and Millerton
to create a very scenic loop. This could be done by taking the trail to Rt 343 in Amenia,
turn right, go to first left, Sharon Station Road. Take this past the crossing with the trail,
until it dead ends at Rt 1. Turn right, cross the trail again, the turn left on Sheffield Hill
Road. Cross the trail again, turn right of Rt 61. Pass under the trail and turn left on Mill
Road. Take Mill Road into Millerton, where it crosses the trail again. From here turn
left on the trail into town. Then take the trail back to Wassaic. The reverse order works
just as well, as does using the just the trail in both directions, about 22 miles roundtrip.
A great full day trip (about 55 miles roundtrip) is to bike from Wassaic to Copake Falls,
using the trail and routes 62 and 63 to fill in the missing gap. A great place to spend
some time, especially during the summer, before heading back to Wassaic is Taconic
State Park in Copake Falls. Use this map, and the rest of the HVRT website to help
plan your trip.
Lunch Spots:
Amenia: Plenty of places, in town on or near Rt 22
Millerton: Plenty of places on Main St. Taro's is my favorite.
Copake Falls: Depot Deli, on the trail, Copake Inn, in town.
Links:
http://www.hvrt.org/
The Harlem Division of the New York Central Railroad lives today as MetroNorth and
the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Both of these forms of transportation meet in Wassaic,
NY, which provides for very convenient connection for bike riders using the train to get
to northeastern Dutchess County.
The Harlem Valley Rail Trail is my favorite rail trail. There are many bucolic sections,
woody and swampy areas, cuts through rocks and great views of the country side. The
southern section runs from Wassaic to Millerton and the northern section between
Under Mountain Rd and Copake Falls. Routes 62 and 63 provide a connection
between these two sections, until the gap is filled.
One half day trip is to use local roads parallel to the trail between Amenia and Millerton
to create a very scenic loop. This could be done by taking the trail to Rt 343 in Amenia,
turn right, go to first left, Sharon Station Road. Take this past the crossing with the trail,
until it dead ends at Rt 1. Turn right, cross the trail again, the turn left on Sheffield Hill
Road. Cross the trail again, turn right of Rt 61. Pass under the trail and turn left on Mill
Road. Take Mill Road into Millerton, where it crosses the trail again. From here turn
left on the trail into town. Then take the trail back to Wassaic. The reverse order works
just as well, as does using the just the trail in both directions, about 22 miles roundtrip.
A great full day trip (about 55 miles roundtrip) is to bike from Wassaic to Copake Falls,
using the trail and routes 62 and 63 to fill in the missing gap. A great place to spend
some time, especially during the summer, before heading back to Wassaic is Taconic
State Park in Copake Falls. Use this map, and the rest of the HVRT website to help
plan your trip.
Lunch Spots:
Amenia: Plenty of places, in town on or near Rt 22
Millerton: Plenty of places on Main St. Taro's is my favorite.
Copake Falls: Depot Deli, on the trail, Copake Inn, in town.
Links:
http://www.hvrt.org/