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This information is a public record of the 2007 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Orange Heritage Trail

City, Town, or County Rail Trail
  • Length
    11.5 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

The Orange Heritage Trail is a paved, 10-foot-wide trail on the right-of-way of the former Eric Railroad in Orange County, NY.

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photo by Sean Polay.
photo by Sean Polay.
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Location: Goshen to Monroe, Railtrail connects Harriman to Middletown, west of U.S. Highway 17.

  • States: New York
  • Counties: Orange

It is very popular and is heavily used by local residents and visitors alike. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy listed the Orange Heritage Trail as one of the nation's Top 10 best bets for colorful fall trips in both 2004 and 2005.

The trail is surfaced with asphalt for about 10 miles, and with crushed limestone for an additional 1.5 miles. The current 11.5-mile trail winds through a wildlife sanctuary, historic landmarks, streams, farms, meadows, and friendly communities. Trail users may enjoy biking, walking, rollerblading, and nature study, as well as shopping and dining in the local villages. Access points are in Monroe, Chester, and Goshen - all with convenient parking.

The trail has been established and sustained through 15 years of active partnership between the Orange County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation, which manage the trail, and two nonprofit organizations, the Orange County Citizens Foundations and Orange Pathways. When completed, the trail will extend from the City of Middletown to the Village of Harriman, growing by an additional 8 miles.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing

Other Activities

  • Snow, snow play general
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Brett Simmons
Orange County Dept. of Parks, Rec. & Consv.
211 Route 416
Montgomery, NY 12549
[email protected] • (845) 457-4900
www.orangecountygov.com

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): --
  • Elevation (high): --
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • State Designations: Hudsan River Valley Greenway <quote>Countrysirde C
  • Surface (primary): Paved
  • Surfaces (additional): Paved
  • Tread Width (average): 120"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 2
  • Tread Grade (maximum):
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    May 31, 2007
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