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Fallsburg O&W Rails to Trails

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Distance

3 miles

Difficulty

E - Easy

Location

Railroad Ave, Mountain Dale, Sullivan, New York 12763
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SHAWANGUNK REGION TRAIL

GPS - Mountaindale

The Fallsburg O&W Rail Trail includes segments from Mountaindale to Woodridge and from Woodridge to the Neversink River. The trail is well-maintained and on level terrain with flowerbeds, a variety of views, and wetlands with excellent areas for bird-watching. Highlights include a Visitor’s Center in Mountaindale with a display of historical railway photographs, artifacts, a new scale train sculpture, rest areas and stretching equipment. Be on the lookout for occasional wet spots and illegal ATVs.

NOTE: Soon to come…Detailed Google Trail Map

Also Visit SullivanStriders.org and the Rails To Trails Brochure for the trail map and more information about the history of the trail and yearly events. Look for the annual Rail Trail Race hosted by the Sullivan Striders.

DIRECTIONS: In South Fallsburg, park by a small playground at Railroad Plaza and Griff Court. The trailhead is up Railroad Plaza behind an enclosed basketball court on the left (along Water St.). In Hurleyville, park near the post office along CR 104.

DIRECTIONS: For the Woodridge-Mountaindale segment, park at the intersection of Green Avenue and Greenfield Road in Woodridge. In Mountaindale, park by the old Mountaindale Train Station, now a visitor center with restrooms, and head past the parking lot and you’ll come to a sign board for the Mountaindale O&W Linear Park. Source: https://www.traillink.com/trail/o–w-rail-trail-.aspx

GPS - Mountaindale

 

Additional Details

Trailhead

Trailheads at Railroad Ave., Mountaindale and at County Route 104, Main St. Hurleyville. Additional trail entry points in South Fallsburg, Main St./Rt 43/Forestburgh Rd. and at Greenfield Rd at Green Ave. in Woodridge.

Ownership

Town of Fallsburg

Special Features

Visitors Center with display of historical railway photographs. Trail includes resr areas, flower beds, stretching equipment and historical artifacts. Trail segments go from Mountaindale to Woodridge and from Woodridge to the Neversink River.

Trail Conditions

Excellent, well maintained level terrain, well shaded usable all seasons and includes variety of videos and wetlands with excellent birdwatching areas.
Last updated on 06/22/2011.

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  1. This trail is a gem in the town. It has beautiful gardens, great bird watching at Silver Lake wetlands, and further along the trail to the Neversink. It is unpaved and well graded for walking, running and biking, and the segways are finally gone! It is nature at its best and a lovely trail

  2. This is truly a lovely trail for all ages and fitness abilities! So much to enjoy along the way, including wooded areas, birds, and historical artifacts. Well-groomed path is easy to follow, you can even rent a bicycle at Cinder Track at the trailhead! Come to relax and recharge in Nature!

  3. This is the trail I use most. It’s level and a manageable distance making it a must do for friends and visitors. The scenery along the way is varied and dotted with gardens, sitting areas, wetlands and blissful peace.

  5. I enjoy the rail trail with my dog all year. From the Sanberg Creek to the Neversink its got Silver Lake in between. Great parking lot and gardens in Mountaindale behind the firehouse .Always a peaceful relaxing stroll.

  6. This trail has easy access, plenty of parking, a very nice community center with restrooms for your use, and benches for a rest with beautiful gardens maintained by the Mountandale Action Committee.