Hurley Rail Trail...get your leash while I get my sneakers...

In an earlier post, I wrote about the rail trail closest to my home in Accord. I would be remiss to not talk about the system that is in Hurley...It is really great!! The town says that it has been a bigger hit than ever imagined. Walkers. bicyclists, skaters - the old, the young, families and singles, joggers and cross-country teams and lots of dogs can be found all on the trail through every season, in all kinds of weather.

"The Delaware and Hudson Heritage Corridor Alliance deserves big applause. It's their vision, leadership, and persistence that will eventually make it possible to travel the rail trail from Kingston to Pennsylvania. " quoted from an article written by the town

The Hurley segment of the 108 mile rail trail runs 12.8 miles from Kingston to Marbletown. The 2.2 miles along Route 209 opened for use after being paved a few years ago. Parts of it have been landscaped and are maintained by individuals and organizations.

Nine towns and NYSDOT came together in the process of paving the trail. Individuals and organizations have adopted berms for upkeep. The Eagle Scouts have built the kiosks and benches.

The Town is responsible for maintenance of the trail which includes mowing, clean-up, and maintenance of the asphalt. This, too, has become a community effort. The Girl Scouts, Coleman Cares, Key Bank, and many rail trail volunteers contribute many Saturday mornings of work.

It is really neat to be driving along 209 and see folks you know exercising daily. I often recognize people by their dogs...a great asset to our community...