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Dutchess County

Dutchess Rail Trail – Walkway Over the Hudson loop from Beacon

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Dutchess County

Dutchess Rail Trail – Walkway Over the Hudson loop from Beacon

Moderate

4.6

(1011)

17,685

riders

Dutchess Rail Trail – Walkway Over the Hudson loop from Beacon

03:39

78.2km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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21.0 km

Hopewell Junction Train Station

Highlight • Monument

Hopewell Junction is the location of the of the junction of the Newburgh, Dutchess and Connecticut railroad line with the New York and New England line.

Now, it is the anchor of the Dutchess Rail Trail, a 13 mile long walking and cycling path.

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2

39.8 km

Dutchess Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Dutchess Rail Trail is a 13 mile traffic free path. It is built on an abandoned railway line.

The trail runs from Hopewell Junction to the Walkway Over the Hudson in the City of Poughkeepsie

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3

42.8 km

Elevator on the Walkway on the Hudson

Highlight • Rest Area

Elevator goes to the waterfront

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4

43.2 km

Walkway Over the Hudson

Highlight • Bridge

Fantastic views to both sides. Wide enough for riders and walkers.

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5

44.0 km

Rail Trail Between Walkway Over the Hudson and Highland

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful trail, looks and feels brand new

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6

74.2 km

Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Quiet and not busy for cyclists compared to Tapan Zee or GWB.

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78.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

28.8 km

15.5 km

3.08 km

193 m

138 m

Surfaces

58.1 km

19.7 km

265 m

203 m

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