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Ratings of Rail Trails and Bike Paths in New York
The ratings below have been submitted by visitors who have used the trails listed in Rail Trails in New York. To rate a trail, click on "Rate this Trail" on that trail's listing.
Number of ratings for this region: 40
The latest 20 ratings are listed below
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Trail name: Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: Sept, 2004
Sections that I biked: gardiner to new paltz
My favourite sections of the trail: all of it
Best time to go: summer
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: like the trail
What I disliked: hard to ride on with kids with training wheels.
Comments:
Submitted by: NB
from: Mass
Date submitted: Sept 11, 2005
19 
Trail name: Erie Canal Heritage Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: Dec, 2005
Sections that I biked: Lockport to Palmyra
My favourite sections of the trail: Lockport to Schoen Place in Pittsford and Fairpoert to Palmyra
Best time to go: Spring Summer Fall for biking
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: The scenery is great. The trail surface is good to great in most areas. Best of all the trail is almost flat for almost 90 miles.
What I disliked: The section of the trail between Schoen Place in Pittsford to Faiport
Comments: The section between Pittsford and Fairport is a little bumpy. The large black things above the canal that look like they go up and down are called guard gats, they are closed in the event that the canal wall fails and floods the area below or when the canal is drained for the winter.
Submitted by: Tom Neely
from: Fairport New York
Date submitted: Sept 9, 2005
18 
Trail name: Ontario Pathways
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: August, 2005
Sections that I biked: Stanley to Canandaigua
My favourite sections of the trail: The whole trail
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: the layout, the many access points, the quietness
What I disliked: no comfort facilities
Comments:
Submitted by: webmaster@ticoridgeriders.com
from: Pennsylvania
Date submitted: Aug 26, 2005
17 
Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: August, 2005
Sections that I biked: From Baldwin Place in Somers to Croton Manor
My favourite sections of the trail: Past Route 35 which connects with 202...beautiful landscape. Croton Manor Park is lovely also. After crossing from Railroad Park in Yorktown there is a pond ringed by purple wildflowers.
Best time to go: Spring, summer, or fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: The Scenery is lovely, breathtaking. The layout is also good...you can't get lost, and there are frequent rest areas consisting of benches where you can take a break.
What I disliked:
Comments: Only hazard is there are a lot of children biking the trail, and you have to be very aware when they're riding toward you...they don't always have the common sense to realize that they need to make room to let you pass.
Submitted by: SH
from: Somers
Date submitted: Aug 24, 2005
16 
Trail name: Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: August, 2005
Sections that I biked: Scotia to Colonie
My favourite sections of the trail: Around Niskayuna
Best time to go: fall
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 2 stars
What I liked: Scennery is marvelous in some areas
What I disliked: lacking many safety conveniences such as fences in parts, poorly marked signs for the first time rider in Schenectady, some parts of trail poorly maintained, very unsafe hill with extreme curves in Niskayuna
Comments:
Submitted by: Dude
from: Nisky
Date submitted: Aug 14, 2005
15
Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: August, 2005
Sections that I biked: Millwood to Mahopac
My favourite sections of the trail: Over the Croton Resevoir, Yorktown to Mahopac. It's all beautiful and lot's of shaded areas.
Best time to go: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: No big hills, beautiful foliage, fauna, scenery
What I disliked:
Comments: Some spots near Millwood weren't clearly marked where to trail ended and resumed but they might have been improved since I haven't been on that section for about a year.I ride between Mahopac and Yorktown almost every day.
Submitted by: Diane H.
from: Somers, NY
Date submitted: Aug 5, 2005
14
Trail name: Old Erie Canal State Park
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: May, 2005
Sections that I biked: Dewitt to route 46
My favourite sections of the trail: all of it. Wonderful stonework. A great canal museum in Chittenango.
Best time to go: Spring
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: well marked with a variety of scenery!!!. You cross a town every few miles in case you need water or other supplies in an emergency.
What I disliked: bugs in early morning or dusk. Occasional big snakes on the trail
Comments: Watch out for the water snakes. They are not afraid and do not move. Snowmobiles in the winter can be a hazzard if you are walking or cc skiing.
Submitted by: PLK
from: Vernon Center NY
Date submitted: July 28, 2005
13
Trail name: Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: July, 2005
Sections that I biked: New Paltz to Rosendale.
My favourite sections of the trail:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Very nice rural trail that passes through farmland with nice views of the Ridgeline.
What I disliked: Could be better maintained as parts of the trail do need brush cut back and drainage improved especially after a heavy rain. But overall one of my favorite trails and well worth the drive.
Comments: Trail can be muddy after a heavy rainfall. The Railroad trestle in Rosendale is a nice spot to have lunch but there are no benches to sit on. The Main St. bistro is a great spot for food after the ride.
Submitted by: Gary C
from: CT
Date submitted: July 10, 2005
12
Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: July, 2004
Sections that I biked:
My favourite sections of the trail:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: iTS A VERY GOOD TRAIL
What I disliked:
Comments: iTS A VERY GOOD TRAIL
Submitted by: Raj
from: Brewster , NY
Date submitted: July 8, 2005
11 
Trail name: South County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: June, 2005
Sections that I biked: From Yonkers to Elmsford and beyond to connect with North County Trail
My favourite sections of the trail: Ardsley to right before Elmsford. Mostly wooded, well paved and maintained.
Best time to go: Anytime it isn't snow covered
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 3.5 stars
What I liked: It's a very pleasant trail, mostly flat, following the old railroad line along the Saw Mill Parkway. Passes through populated areas and some industrial areas. It's very convenient.
What I disliked: Can be crowded on weekends as it runs through some populated areas
Comments: Trail crosses exits from Saw Mill Parkway in several locations. Must be careful at these crossings as cars are exiting SM at highway speeds. Nice park a little north or Ardsley with millpond and benches. Passes through some industrial areas. Connection to North County not complete but can be made by riding in traffic through Elmsford. No snacks immediately near trail
Submitted by: PVM
from: Ardsley
Date submitted: June 18, 2005
10
Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: Apr, 2005
Sections that I biked: From the Tarrytown branch to the Croiton Reservoir bridge
My favourite sections of the trail: Parts shared with the road; however, not too many cars on the road, and the trail is well defined
Best time to go: Spring to Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Nice scenery which slightly changes from town to town. Realy keeps your eyes open and makes time pass by fast.
What I disliked: It's good for a Sunday stroll...scenery and stuff... you got the idea
Comments: The Croiton Reservoir bridge. Didnt realy stop on the way, wanted to it and back in one shot.
Submitted by: George Ch.
from: Stamford, CT
Date submitted: April 17, 2005
9
Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: Apr, 2005
Sections that I biked: From the Tarrytown branch to the Croiton Reservoir bridge
My favourite sections of the trail: Parts shared with the road; however, not too many cars on the road, and the trail is well defined
Best time to go: Spring to Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Nice scenery which slightly changes from town to town. Realy keeps your eyes open and makes time pass by fast.
What I disliked: It's good for a Sunday stroll...scenery and stuff... you got the idea
Comments: The Croiton Reservoir bridge. Didnt realy stop on the way, wanted to it and back in one shot.
Submitted by: George Ch.
from: Stamford, CT
Date submitted: April 17, 2005
8
Trail name: Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: ,
Sections that I biked: All
My favourite sections of the trail: Just South of Millerton through the rock cuts and Harlem Valley along the Ten Mile River
Best time to go: Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Love the trail and the countryside. Love that you can get off at many points and do much more riding. Love that the villages along the way are worth visits in their own rights. Love the people I have met.
What I disliked: Trail should be finished to the north. Hate to get off between Millerton and Undermountain to get up to the state park and falls.
Comments: Inn at Millerton
Harney Tea
Camping at Rudd Pond
Movie theatre and coffee shop in Millerton
Bash Bish falls and ride over mountain to Massachusetts
Submitted by: JAB
from: Chappaqua, NY
Date submitted: April 15, 2005
7
Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: Apr, 2005
Sections that I biked: Entire Length (at one time or another)
My favourite sections of the trail: Definitely the Croton Reservoir Bridge (before it was a bike trail back there we would go in the Summers to jump off the bridge, illegal to do now).
Best time to go: Spring/Summer - Great colors in the Fall too
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: My location to it, I can pick it up here in Mahopac with a short 1 minute ride.
What I disliked: Can become crowded during the Summer months but being aware of those around you will still make it an enjoyable ride.
Comments: I've been biking this trail for the last 7 years or so and will continue to do so as long as I live in the area. It is also a great way for me to get to work as I work at Yorktown Cycles just off the trail in Yorktown Heights.
Submitted by: JRH
from: Mahopac, NY
Date submitted: April 11, 2005
6
Trail name: Old Erie Canal State Park
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: Oct, 2004
Sections that I biked: Dewitt to Chittanango & Green lakes state park
My favourite sections of the trail: all of it.
Best time to go: when ever you can!
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: The scenery ,wildlife & pretty women joggers.(Be carfull not to fall into the canal)
What I disliked: bugs in the summer & the not so pretty woman joggers.
Comments: Green Lakes state park is packed with fun.
Submitted by: Glenn
from: Whitney Point
Date submitted: Jan 28, 2005
5
Trail name: Connetquot State Park
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: Nov, 2004
Sections that I biked: Bridle Paths
My favourite sections of the trail: The long straight trails...Shanty Line....The Whole Park
Best time to go: All year round, Especially Nice with a little snow on the ground and when the leaves are changing and beging to fall
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: I like all of the trails. I ride my horse in this park very often and They are maintained better than any park i have ever been in.
What I disliked: The river doesn't allow access anymore.
Comments: This is the greatest park ever to ride in.
Submitted by: Jen
from: Smithtown
Date submitted: Nov 18, 2004
4
Trail name: Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: August, 2004
Sections that I biked: Millerton to Amenia
My favourite sections of the trail: Beaver pond
Best time to go: spring, summer, fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Well marked, paved, maintained. Others using the trail are friendly and helpful.
What I disliked:
Comments: Next year the trail will be completed from Millerton through Amenia to the railroad station to NNew York. This will be a significant improvement to an already nice trail, as this will allow connection to city bike ways. Millerton has several restaurants, a movie house, other facilities.
Submitted by: John Horvath
from: Glendale, Arizona
Date submitted: Sept 20, 2004
3
Trail name: Erie Canal Heritage Trail
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: August, 2003
Sections that I biked: Palmyra to Lockport
My favourite sections of the trail: Rochester to Lockport
Best time to go: Spring. Summer or Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Trail surface, scenery, lift bridges and towns, and no traffic.
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments: A wonderful relaxing ride and plenty of places to eat and stay overnight.
Submitted by: Jim Yeich
from: New Milford, PA.
Date submitted: Sept 8, 2004
2
Trail name: Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: August, 2004
Sections that I biked: gardiner to rosendale
My favourite sections of the trail: new paltz
Best time to go: late summer, early fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: overall great trail layout, nice scenery.
What I disliked: from gardiner to roendale I clocked about 13.5 miles trail should continue to kingston, in other than new paltz part of trail surface should be solite or hwy milings.
Comments: the best surface of trail is through new paltz, the rest is not that bad, overall good trail.
Submitted by: F.K.K
from: Pine Bush, New York 12566
Date submitted: Aug 30, 2004
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Trail name: North County Trailway
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: July, 2004
Sections that I biked: Yorktown Hts-Millwood
My favourite sections of the trail: Croton Reservoir crossing
Best time to go: Spring thru Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: width, markings, grade
What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: AM
from: Poughkeepsie, NY
Date submitted: July 3, 2004
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