Highland, New York · Ulster County · lwn · Empire State Trails · HVGT
This route begins a walk on an historic railroad bridge high above the Hudson River. The route continues runs west on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. The final 2 miles into downtown New Paltz, is an on-road section.
This route begins a walk on an historic railroad bridge high above the Hudson River. The route continues runs west on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. The final 2 miles into downtown New Paltz, is an on-road section.
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail conditions in New York change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
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