Rail Trail Archives - Wallkill Valley Land Trust

July 15, 2025

Bridge Inspections Begin on Popular Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Segment in New Paltz New Paltz, NY — The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (WVRT), a cherished segment of the Empire State […]

October 24, 2024

The Modest Beginnings of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail By Dave Strong Part One – The Huguenot Path The other day I rode a bike rented from “Bike New Paltz” […]

September 6, 2024

Since the completion of renovations to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail in 2023, we are delighted to see the safe and responsible public use of this wonderful community resource. However, […]

June 28, 2024

The opening of the Rosendale Trestle on June 29, 2013 marked a significant milestone in the preservation of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. This iconic structure was the missing link […]

August 30, 2023

Press Release published August 11, 2023 The Wallkill Valley Land Trust, a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to preserving open space, farms, and rail trails, is thrilled to announce the […]

February 28, 2023

May 20, 2022

by Jay Porcelli About once a week, during the warmer months of the year, Cara gets on her bicycle and rides to work on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. Her […]

May 17, 2022

Digital Media Production Majors at SUNY New Paltz created a short documentary featuring the Wallkill Valley Land Trust for their senior capstone project. The students were inspired by WVLT’s local […]

Mines and Cold Air

August 17, 2021

by Cara Gentry During the oppressive heat of the summer, one of the refreshing things one can do is take a walk, run, or bike ride through Rosendale where the […]

March 19, 2021

Have you been using iNaturalist to record and identify plant, animal, and fungus species? Well whether you’re an old pro or you’ve never even heard of this app and website, […]