Ashokan Rail Trail
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New York · ulster County

Ashokan Rail Trail

Wide and easy rail-trail with reservoir and mountain scenery.

Rating
Length
11.5 mi
Difficulty
2
County
ulster
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Overlook Mountain Trail

Catskills climb to fire tower and sweeping mountain views.

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Wittenberg Mountain Trail

Steep Catskills ascent to one of the range's best cliff overlooks.

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Huckleberry Point Trail

Popular overlook hike with ledge views across the Catskills interior.

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About This Trail

A wide, smooth 11.5-mile rail-trail along the northern shore of the Ashokan Reservoir with mountain and water scenery throughout. The easy, accessible path is suitable for walkers, cyclists, and wheelchair users. The Catskill escarpment provides a dramatic backdrop across the reservoir.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.9821042, -74.1785844
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Getting There

From Kingston, take Route 28 west. The Woodstock Dike Trailhead is at 1285 NY-28 in West Hurley, approximately 5.3 miles from Thruway Exit 19. Additional trailheads are at Ashokan Station (mile 11.3) and Boiceville Bridge (mile 16.5).

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Overlook Mountain Trail

Catskills climb to fire tower and sweeping mountain views.

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Wittenberg Mountain Trail

Steep Catskills ascent to one of the range's best cliff overlooks.

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Huckleberry Point Trail

Popular overlook hike with ledge views across the Catskills interior.

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Bonticou Crag Trail

Steep scramble to one of the best panoramic lookouts in the Mohonk area.

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Kaaterskill High Peak Trail

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