The Trails

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Parksville Rail Trail

Parksville Rail Trail

The 1.3-mile unpaved trail looks down upon the scenic Little Beaver Kill and is easily accessible from New York State Route 17.

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Liberty Rail Trail

Liberty Rail Trail

At over 2.7 miles in length, this multi-surface trail accommodates biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing.

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Hurleyville Rail Trail

Hurleyville Rail Trail

Known locally as “The Milk Train Trail,” the Hurleyville segment of the O&W features nearly 2 miles of smooth-surface, ADA-compliant, multi-use trail, extending in each direction from the center of the hamlet for a total of 3.5 miles.

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South Fallsburg Rail Trail

South Fallsburg Rail Trail

This section of trail is located between South Fallsburg and the Neversink River. The total length is 2.1 miles, but only the first 1.1 mile segment (called the “Tunnel Bypass Trail”) is currently open to the public. Unlike the rest of the O&W, this trail is hilly with some moderately steep sections that meet up with the railroad grade at the entrance to an abandoned brick tunnel constructed in 1886.

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Woodridge Rail Trail

Woodridge Rail Trail

This 1.7-mile length of multi-surface trail connects the Village of Woodridge with the Neversink River to the west.

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Mountain Dale Rail Trail

Mountain Dale Rail Trail

A replica of the Mountain Dale Depot building anchors the trailhead for this 2.6-mile cinder-paved segment connecting Mountain Dale with Woodridge.

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Mountain Dale Rail Trail

Mamakating Trails

The O&W in Mamakating is part of a system of intersecting trails that have been developed along former rail lines and canal towpaths.

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Trail Use Guidelines

  • Open during daylight hours only

  • No motorized vehicles or hunting

  • Pass on left

  • Give audible warning before passing

  • Yield at all roads

  • Pedestrians and people with disabilities have the right-of-way

  • Leash pets

  • Helmets are recommended

  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited

  • Racing is prohibited

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