NEW PALTZ – The first section of the River-to-Ridge Trail in New Paltz has been opened by the Open Space Institute. The three-quarter of a mile-long section of the trail runs along the Wallkill River from the Carmine Liberta Bridge to Springtown Road.
OSI also plans improvements to the ecology in the area as well as a partnership that will allow for bike rentals at the trail.
When completed, the six-mile long River-to-Ridge loop trail will connect
the Village of New Paltz to the protected lands on the Shawangunk Ridge.
The $1.7 million trail being constructed by OSI, with support from the
Butler Conservation Fund, will provide for public use and enjoyment.
The trail will span OSI and Mohonk Preserve lands as it winds through the terrain at the base of the ridge.
The section west of Springtown Road to Butterville Road remains under construction, with an estimated completion date of September.
(aerial photo: Jonathon Simmons)
