Subject: Watershed Recreation News & Events From: "New York City DEP Recreation" <
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[email protected]; Bureau of Water Supply Natural Resources Division Above: Ulster County works to remove the old railroad trestle across the Esopus Creek that was destroyed during tropical storms Irene and Lee. The bridge, near Boiceville, will be replaced with a new structure that will be part of the Ashokan Rail Trail. Ashokan Rail Trail Opening this fall Ulster County's construction crews are back at work on the Ashokan Rail Trail after a short break for winter. This year, along with work on the trail, contractors will remove the old railroad trestle over the Esopus Creek that was destroyed by tropical storms Irene and Lee (photo above). The trestle will be replaced by a bridge to carry the rail trail over the creek. The first half of the Ashokan Rail Trail, from Basin Road to the hamlet of Ashokan, is expected to open in the fall of this year. The remaining section, from Ashokan to Route 28A near Boiceville, is planned to be completed in early 2020. Trailheads will be constructed at the eastern end of the trail and at a central location near the former Ashokan Station site. A temporary parking area will be constructed near the western end of the trail. A more permanent trailhead on the western end will be constructed off Route 28 in Boiceville as part of DEP's work to replace the fivearch bridge that spans the Esopus Creek.