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Hudson River Greenway Trail Hudson River Valley Greenway Trails Greenway designated trails along the east and west banks of the Hudson River. This map shows parking areas for each trail. For additional information, contact the Trails Coordinator at (518) 473-3835. *Note: These trails have been designated by the Hudson River Valley Greenway as part of our trails system. The trails are neither owned nor maintained by the Greenway. If you see any dangerous spots along the trails please let us know. The information contained herein has been checked by us, but may contain errors. Please let us know if you find errors in our data points or descriptions. When possible, please verify locations and hours of operation with the owners or maintainers of the trail before departing. Enjoy the Hudson River Valley Greenway Trails System!
Hudson Crossing Park Trail (Saratoga County)
Hudson Crossing Park Trail parking is located at Champlain Canal Lock 5. Trail Distance: 2.31 miles Surface: Shale, Soil, Grass and Wood chips Uses: Pedestrian, Fishing, Cross Country Skiing, and Pets are allowed Notes: Trails are open year round from dusk to dawn. For ore information, visit the website.
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Historic Champlain Canal Trail (Saratoga County)
Historic Champlain Canal Trail parking located off of Rt 4 & 32 on Brookwood Rd. Trail Distance: approx. 5 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, bicycling, cross-country skiing and pets are allowed. Notes:
Historic Champlain Canal Trail (Saratoga County)
Historic Champlain Canal Trail parking located off of Rt 4 & 32 on Brookwood Rd. Trail Distance: approx. 5 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycling, Cross-Country Skiing and Pets are allowed. Notes: Trail development is ongoing.
Riverfront Park (Rensselaer County)
Riverfront Park Local Bus Stop at Fourth Street. Trail Length: .7 miles Trail Surface: Paved Users: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelcahir Coordinates:+42° 44' 1.08", -73° 41' 23.58 Notes:For a map of local trails, visit Troy's website.
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River Front Trail Terminus (Rensselaer County)
Riverfront Park Trail at Fifth Ave. and Broadway Intersection: Parking Garage Trail Length: .7 miles Trail Surface: Paved Users: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelcahir Coordinates:+42° 43' 51.48", -73° 41' 15.30" Notes:For a map of local trails, visit Troy's website.
Corning Preserve Parking Lot (Albany County) Corning Preserve Parking & North Terminus Bike Rt. 5 Trail Length: 5.3 miles Trail Surface: Paved Uses: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelcahir Coordinates: +42° 42' 34.56", -73° 42' 17.34" Notes: Connects downtown Albany to Watervliet.
Kline Plantasies Killitie Trail (Rensselaer County)
Kline Plantasies Killitie Parking is located behind the Children's Museum in Rennsselaer's Tech Park. Trail Length: .5 mile loop Surface: Grass & Soil Users: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelcahir Coordinates:+42° 40' 36.36", -73° 41' 53.34" Notes: For brochure, visit the CMOST website
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Hudson River Walkway (Albany County)
Walkway Bridge to Corning Preserve: Coordinates: +42° 39' 0.48", -73° 45' 1.56" Notes: A pedestrian bridge that connects downtown Albany to the waterfront park. www.albany.org
Papscanee Island Nature Preserve (Rensselaer County)
Papscanee Island North Parking Lot: Trail Distance: 7 miles Trail Surface: Woodchips, Grass & Soil Coordinates: +42° 35' 42.00", -73° 45' 10.98" Users:Bike, Pedestrian, kayaking, cross country skiing & snowshoeing. Notes: Southern Parking open from April - October & Northern Parking open during winter months. Also, hand launch for kayaks available. For more information, visit the Open Space Institute.
Papscanee Island Nature Preserve (Rennselaer County)
Papscanee Island South parking Lot: Trail Distance: 7 miles Surface: Woodchops, Grass & Soil Users: Bike, Pedestrian, Snowshoeing & Cross County Skiers Coordinates:+42° 34' 21.96", -73° 44' 50.70" Notes: Southern Parking open from April - October & Northern Parking open during winter months. Also, hand launch for kayaks available. For more information, visit the Open Space Institute.
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Greenport Conservation Area (Columbia County)
Greenport Conservation Area Parking at Daisy Hill Rd. Trail Distance: 714-acre property with 3.5 miles of loop trails. Surface: Soil, Grass & Gravel Uses: Bike, Pedestrian, Cross Country Skiers, Snowshoeing, Hunting Notes: Owned by Open Space Institute and managed by the Columbia Land Conservancy.
Catskill Walking Tour (Greene County)
Catskill Walking Tour southern terminus at Cedar Grove: The Thomas Cole House. Trail Distance:12 miles Surface:Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelchair Notes: For more information about the Thomas Cole House. For information about the tour visit the Catskill Website.
Rip Van Winkle Pedestrian Walkway (Greene County)
Rip Van Winkle Bridge Walkway (Catskilll Side) Trail Distance: .9 miles Surface: Concrete Coordinates: +42° 13' 30.12", -73° 51' 22.68" Notes: For more information about the history of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge visit the NYS Bridge Authority.
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Rip Van Winkle Pedestrian Walkway (Columbia County)
Rip Van Winkle Bridge Walkway (Hudson Side) Trail Distance: .9 miles Surface: Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Bike, Wheelchair Coordinates: +42° 13' 12.18", -73° 50' 9.36" Notes: For more information about New York State Bridges visit the NYS Bridge Authority.
Olana (Columbia County) Olana State Park: Main Parking Lot Trail Distance:5.12 miles Surface: Ground cover varies: Crushed Stone, Asphalt, Gravel, Grass, & Soil Uses: Pedestrian & Cross Country Skiing Coordinates: +42° 13' 5.52", -73° 49' 44.52" Notes:Visit http://www.olana.org/ for more information about Olana.
Catskill Walking Tour (Greene County)
Catskill Walking Tour Parking at Dutchman's Landing. Trail Distance: 12 miles Surfaces:Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike, Pedestrian & Wheelchairs Coordiantes: +42° 12' 37.80", -73° 51' 14.16" Notes: For more information visit the Catskill Website and for the self guided tour . Connects with Rams Horn Livingston Trail.
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Rams-Horn Livingston Trail (Greene County)
Rams Horn Livingston Trail Parking Lot at Trailhead: Trail Distance: 3.0 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Walking & Hiking Coordinates: +42° 12' 27.36", -73° 51' 48.54" Notes: Thick brush at the entrance. Maintained by Scenic Hudson
Clermont State Walking Path (Columbia County) Clermont State Historic Site-Walking Path Trail Distance: 1.08 miles Surface: Grass & Soil Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +42° 5' 7.20", -73° 54' 46.68" Notes: No Public Parking Available Here- Parking available at the Historic Site. For more information visit Office of NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation or The Friends of Clermont website.
Clermont State Historic Site (Columbia County)
Clermont State Historic Site: Public Parking Lot Trail Distance:1.1 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bridal Path & Cross Country Skiing Coordinates: +42° 5' 1.02", -73° 55' 8.46" Notes: For more information visit Office of NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation or The Friends of Clermont website.
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Tivoli Village Trail (Dutchess County)
Tivoli Village Trail Spur that leads to Hudson River. Roadside parking is available throughout the Village. Trail Distance: 2.63 miles Surface: Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike & Pedestrian Notes: Trail begins at the Town Line on Woods Road. Travel south to Broadway. Take Broadway West to the River or East to Montgomery Street. For more information about the Village of Tivoli
Tivoli Village Trail (Dutchess County)
Tivoli Village Northern Trailhead-Roadside parking is available throughout the Village. Trail Distance: 2.63 miles Surface: Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike & Pedestrian Notes: Trail begins at the Town Line on Woods Road. Travel south to Broadway. Take Broadway West to the River or East to Montgomery Street. For more information about the Village, visit their website: Village of Tivoli
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve (Ulster County)
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Limited Parking at Shady Lane. Trail Distance: 2.8 miles (six trails) Surface: Soil, Grass, Woodchips Uses: Hiking, Fishing, Cross Country Skiing Notes: For more information about the preserve visit the Esopus Creek Conservancy website.
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Tivoli Village Trail (Dutchess County)
Southern Extremity of Village of Tivoli Trail- Intersection of Montgomery and Broadway. Roadside parking is available throughout the Village. Trail Distance: 2.63 miles Surface: Concrete & Asphalt Uses: Bike & Pedestrian Coordinates: +42° 3' 30.78", -73° 54' 31.68 Notes: Trail begins at the Town Line on Woods Road. Travel south to Broadway. Take Broadway West to the River or East to Montgomery Street. For more information about the Village of Tivoli
Stony Creek Trail (Dutchess County)
Stony Creek Trail Parking Lot at Kidd Lane Trail Distance: .60 miles Surface: Gravel, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian and Hunting Coordinates: +42° 2' 46.32", -73° 54' 24.30" Notes: Limited Occupancy Parking & Informational DEC Kiosk
Stony Creek Trail (Dutchess County)
Stony Creek Trail Parking Trail Distance: .60 miles Surface: Gravel, Soil & Grass Uses: Load & Unload Canoes/Kayaks, Pedestrian & Hunting Coordinates: +42° 2' 16.62", -73° 54' 48.72" Notes: Loading & Unloading Area for Canoe Launch (Hand Launch)
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Tivoli Bay/Bard College Trail (Dutchess County)
Tivoli Bay Kiosk at Rt 9G Trail Distance: 2.6 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +42° 2' 9.90", -73° 53' 44.28" Notes: Visit the Bard College Website here or the NYS DEC website for more information. For paddling information visit The River Connection.
Tivoli Bay/Bard College Trail (Dutchess County) Cruger Island Rd. Parking Lot at Bard College Trail Distance: 2.6 miles Surface: Pavement, Grass & Soil Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +42° 1' 48.42", -73° 55' 7.86" Notes: Limited Occupancy Parking Notes: Visit the Bard College Website here or the NYS DEC website for more information. For paddling information visit The River Connection.
Tivoli Bay/Bard College Trail (Dutchess County)
Bard College Campus Visitor's Parking Lot Trail Distance: 2.6 miles Surface: Pavement, Grass & Soil Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +42° 1' 39.96", -73° 54' 32.16" Notes: Visit the Bard College Website here or the NYS DEC website for more information. For paddling information visit The River Connection.
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Tivoli Bay/Bard College Trail (Dutchess County)
Parking at Bard College Field House (Trail Terminus) Trail Distance: 2.6 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Hikers Coordinates: +42° 1' 6.37", -73° 54' 43.17"
Notes: Visit the Bard College Website here or the NYS DEC website for more information. For paddling information visit The River Connection.
Turkey Point Trailhead (Ulster County)
LIMITED Parking Lot for Turkey Point Trailhead: Foot Path Trail Distance: 2.3 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Asphalt, Gravel, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian & Wheelchair Accessible Coordinates: +42° 0' 58.32", -73° 56' 45.42" Notes: For more information, visit the NYS DEC website.
Turkey Point Trail (Ulster County)
Parking Lot of Ulster Landing Park and Beach: Lower Beach Parking Lot Southern Extremity of Turkey Point Trail Distance: 2.3 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Asphalt, Gravel, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian & Wheelchair Accessible Coordinates: +42° 0' 14.46", -73° 56' 40.74" Notes: For more information, visit the NYS DEC website.
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Father's Trail (Dutchess County)
Fa t he r ' s Tr a il located at Unification Theological Seminary Campus offers a Visitor Parking Lot. Trail Distance: 1.0 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +42° 0' 10.44", -73° 55' 32.28" Notes: Maintained by UTS, Winnakee Land Trust and the Town of Red Hook.
Poets' Walk Trails (Dutchess County)
Poet's Walk Parking is located at Trail Entrance. Trail Distance: 2 miles Surface: Grass & Soil Uses: Pedestrian, Cross Country Skiing Notes. For a copy of the Poet's Walk Trails Map, click here.
Kingston Heritage Trail (Ulster County)
Kingston Heritage Trail- Parking Lot at Information Kiosk before Traffic Circle at Toll Plaza. Northern Trailhead Trail Distance: 3.8 miles Surface: Asphalt & Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Biking and Motorized Vehical Coordinates: +41° 56' 41.94", -74° 1' 40.56" Notes: For more information visit the City of Kingston's website.
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D&H Rail Trail and O&W Rail Trail Head(s) (Ulster County)
Segment of D&H Trail and O&W Trail. Trail Distance: 2.95 miles
Surface:mixed cinders, stone dust, asphalt millings
Uses:walkers, bicyclists, equestrians, disabled, cross country skiers
Notes:
Rhinebeck/Red Hook Bike Trail (Dutchess County)
Rhinebeck/Red Hook Bike Trail Intersection of Loops on 9D at the Greenway Sign. Trail Distance: 21.4 miles Uses: Bikeway Surface: Asphalt Coordinates: +41° 55' 57.42", -73° 54' 47.58" This is the intersection of Loop A and Loop B and is NOT a parking area. Notes: There are two bike loops. Loop A is 10.5 miles between Rhinebeck (E. Market Street) and Rhinecliff (Morton Road). Loop B connects to Loop A at Montgomery St. via Astor Dr., and is 10.9 miles. Contact Winnake Land Trust for more information.
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Kingston Greenway Trail (Ulster County)
Parking Lot at Kingston Point Beach: Ending Point Trail Distance: 1.66 miles Surface:Crushed Stone & Asphalt Uses: Pedestrian & Bicyclists Coordinates: +41° 55' 48.12", -73° 57' 54.36" Notes:
Kingston Greenway Trail & Kingston Heritage Trail (Ulster County)
Parking Lot for Kingston Rondout; Boat Dock: Ending Point for Heritage Trail, Beginning of Kingston Greenway Trail Trail Distance: 1.66 miles Surface: Crushed Stone & Concrete Uses: Pedestrian & Biking Coordinates: +41° 55' 2.82", -73° 59' 2.58" Notes:
Port Ewen Riverside Trail (Ulster County)
Port Ewen Riverside Park Parking Lot at Freer Park Trail Distance: 1.4 miles Surface: Soil, Grass, Stone & Woodchips Uses: Pedestrian, Cross-Country Skiing & Fishing Coordinates: +41° 54' 37.32", -73° 58' 22.20"
Notes: Pavillion and Playground available. For more information, visit the Esopus Creek Conservancy website.
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Wilderstein Preservation (Dutchess County)
Wilderstein Preservation Parking Lot Trail Distance: 3 miles Surface: Grass, Crushed Stone & Woodchips Uses: Pedestrians, Cross Country Skiers & Wheelchairs Coordinates: +41° 53' 36.36", -73° 56' 25.68" Notes:For more information visit Wilderstein.
Esopus Meadows (Ulster County)
Esopus Meadows Preserve Additional Parking Trail Distance:2.8 miles Surface: Soil and Grass Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +41° 52' 8.16", -73° 57' 5.16" Notes:For more information, visit Scenic Hudson
Esopus Meadows (Ulster County)
Parking Lot Trail Distance: 2.8 miles Surface: Uses: Coordinates: +41° 52' 4.44", -73° 57' 4.20" Notes: Scenic Hudson Property
River Trail at Mills Norrie River Trail/Crumb Elbow (Dutchess County)
Mills Norrie Environmetal Education Center Parking Lot and Boat Launch. Trail Distance: 3 miles Surface: Crushed Stones, Soil, Grass & Woodchips Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +41° 50' 1.56", -73° 56' 30.36" Notes: For more nformation visit, the NYS DEC website:
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Shaupeneak Ridge (Ulster County)
Shaupeneak Ridge has a Limited Parking Lot: On Poppletown Rd. Information Kiosk Trail Distance: 3.5 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bicyclists, Canoe/Kayak, Hunting, Cross County Skiing Coordinates: 41.827107,-73.973179 Notes: For more information visit Scenic Hudson.
Shaupeneak Ridge (Ulster County)
Limited Parking Lot: Off 9W. Information Kiosk Trail Distance: 3.5 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bicyclists, Canoe/Kayak, Hunting, Cross County Skiing Coordinates: 41.827107,-73.973179
Notes: For more information visit Scenic Hudson.
Black Creek Forest Preserve (Ulster County)
Parking Lot for Preserve off of 9W. Scenic Hudson Sign Trail Distance: 2 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian & Cross County Skiing Coordinates: +41° 49' 12.00", -73° 57' 49.62" Notes: For more information visit Scenic Hudson.
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John Burroughs Sanctuary Trails (Ulster County)
John Burroughs Sanctuary Trails-Roadside Parking and Entry Trail Distance: 2.4 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian & Hiking Coordinates: +41° 48' 12.66", -73° 58' 13.68" Notes: For additional information about John Burroughs and Slabsides visit the John Burroughs Association Website.
John Burroughs Sanctuary Trails (Ulster County)
Gate Entry to Trail, Limited Parking (Two Spaces) Private property to the top of Hill. Trail Distance: 2.4 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian & Hiking Coordinates: +41° 47' 58.56", -73° 58' 18.36" Notes: For additional information about John Burroughs and Slabsides visit the John Burroughs Association Website.
Hyde Park Trail (Dutchess County)
Hyde Park Trail- Trailhead and Public Parking Lot at Vanderbilt Mansion Trail Distance: 3.5 miles (7 mile loop) Surface: Asphalt, Grass & Soil Uses: Walking and some wheelchair access Coordinates: +41° 47' 53.58", -73° 56' 26.64" Notes: Parking lots close at dark- make sure to remove your vehicle otherwise you may be locked in. Also, the Railroad tracks are busy, be cautious. For more information about Hyde Park Trails, visit their website.
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Hyde Park Trail (Dutchess County)
Hyde Park Trail-FDR House Parking Lot Trail Distance: 3.5 miles (7 mile loop) Surface: Asphalt, Grass & Soil Uses: Pedestrian & Some Wheelchair Access Coordinates: +41° 46' 11.22", -73° 56' 7.32" Notes: Parking lots close at dark- make sure to remove your vehicle otherwise you may be locked in. Also, the Railroad tracks are busy, be cautious. For more information about Hyde Park Trails, visit their website.
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (Ulster Counties)
Parking Lot for the Wallkill Trail in the Historic Huguenot St. District Trail Distance: 12.2 miles Surface: Concrete, Asphalt, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycle, Wheelchair Accessible Coordinates: +41° 45' 7.08", -74° 5' 13.80" Notes: For more information about the Historic Huguenot District, visit their website.
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (Ulster Counties)
Large Parking Lot. Access to the Wallkill River as well as the town of New Paltz. Trail Distance:12.2 miles Surface: Concrete, Asphalt, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedesrian, Bicycle & Wheelchair Accessible Coordinates: +41° 45' 1.20", -74° 5' 22.20" Notes: For more information, visit the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Website
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Hudson Valley Rail Trail (Ulster County)
Hudson Valley Rail Trail-Tony Williams Park Parking Lot/ Tennis Court Trail Distance: 2.48 miles Surface: Soil, Grass, Sand, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bicyclists, Off-Road Bikes, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing Coordinates: +41° 44' 11.46", -74° 0' 4.44" Notes: For more information visit the Hudson Valley Rail Trail website.
Hudson Valley Rail Trail (Ulster County)
Trail Fest Parking: New Paltz Road Trail Distance: 2.48 miles Surface: Soil, Grass, Sand, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bicyclists, Off-Road Bikes, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing Coordinates: +41° 44' 2.76", -73° 58' 30.60" Notes: For more information visit the Hudson Valley Rail Trail website.
Hudson Valley Rail Trail (Ulster County)
Hudson Valley Rail Trail Parking Lot at Main Street and Vineyard St. Trail Distance: 2.48 miles Surface: Soil, Grass, Sand, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bicyclists, Off-Road Bikes, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing Coordinates: +41° 43' 12.84", -73° 57' 49.92"
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Mid Hudson Bridge Pedestrian Pathway
Mid Hudson Bridge Parking on Haviland Street. Bridge Distance: .6 miles Surface: Asphalt Uses: Pedestrian, Bike, Wheeelchair Notes: For more information about the Mid-Hudson Bridge, visit the NYS Bridge Authority website.
Mid Hudson Bridge Pedestrian Walkway
Parking for Mid Hudson Bridge along Gerald Drive. Bridge Distance: .6 miles Uses: Pedestrian, Bike, Wheelchair Surface: Asphalt Notes: For more information about the Mid-Hudson Bridge, visit the NYS Bridge Authority website.
Springside (Dutchess County)
Springside: LIMITED Parking at Trailhead Trail Distance: 1 mile Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Walkers, Hikers, Cross-Country Skiers Coordinates: +41° 41' 21.24", -73° 55' 43.14" Notes: For more information, visit the Springside Landmark website.
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Locust Grove (Dutchess County)
Parking Lot at Locust Grove Shop Trail Distance: 3.2 miles Surface: Grass and Soil Uses: Walking Coordinates: +41° 40' 18.42", -73° 55' 47.34" Notes: For more information visit their website
Wappinger Greenway Trail (Dutchess County)
Wappinger Greenway Trail- Limited Parking: Greenway Kiosk at Market Street Trail Distance: 10.7 miles with 4 mile loops Surface: Soil & Grass- This trail has Stairs and thicker bush areas Uses: Walkers Coordinates: +41° 35' 39.84", -73° 55' 34.20" Notes: For more information, visit the NY NJ Trail Conference website.
Stony Kill Farms (Dutchess County)
Stony Kill Farms-Parking Lot at Education Center Trailhead Trail Distance: 7.2 miles Surface: Natural Uses: Walking, Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing, Low impact camping available with permit only Coordinates: +41° 32' 18.90", -73° 57' 14.10" Notes: Varied landscape- pastureland, fields,woodlands, & wetlands. Trail intersects Red Schoolhouse, Stonekill & Baxtertown Rd. in Fishkill. For More information visit the NYS DEC website
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Trail of Two Cities: Newburgh Beacon Bridge (Orange County)
Western on ramp to Newburgh Beacon Bridge.
Coordinates: +41° 31' 7.80", -74° 1' 11.82"
Trail of Two Cities: Newburgh (Orange County)
Downing Park Intersection of South St. and Robinson Ave. Parking available. Green Space on Trail of Two Cities in Newburgh. Trail Distance: 6.97 miles Surface: Pavement Uses: Pedestrian & Bicycle Coordinates: +41° 30' 26.28", -74° 1' 13.80"
Beacon Shoreline Trail (Dutchess County)
Beacon Shoreline Trail Parking Lot at Metro North- Beacon Stop Trail Distance: .98 miles Surface: Asphalt Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +41° 55' 5.70", -73° 58' 58.44" Notes: For more information, visit Scenic Hudson's website.
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Fredrick Douglas /Trail of Two Cities (Orange County)
Fredrick Douglas & Trail of Two Cities: Newburgh Parking available at Landing Waterfront Park Surface: Asphalt, Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycle & Wheelchair Accessible Coordinates: +41° 30' 14.76", -74° 0' 19.86" Notes: Parking here for access to both trails.
Trail of Two Cities-Beacon (Dutchess County)
Trail of Two Cities offers Streetside parking throughout Trail: Intsection of Tioranda St. and Main St. Trail Distance: 8.81 miles Surface: Asphalt/Pavement Uses: Walkers, Bikes, Wheelchairs Coordinates: +41° 30' 5.82", -73° 57' 52.98"
Trail of Two Cities: Newburgh (Orange County)
Delano Hitch Rec. Park Portion of Trail of Two Cities Newburgh Stadium Parking Lot Trail Distance: 6.97 miles Surface: Paved Uses: Pedestrian & Bicycle Coordinates: +41° 29' 57.36", -74° 1' 32.28"
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The Frederick Douglas Trail (Orange County)
The Frederick Douglas Trail begins at Washington's Headquarters, located on Liberty Street. Trail Distance: 1.5 miles Surface: Asphalt & Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycle, Wheelchair Accessible Notes: Parking is available on city streets. From Washington's Headquarters, turn eastonto South Street and then North onto Grand St. The rail turns east onto Broad Street . Next turn onto Water St. and continue south until Broadway. Take Braodway West to Lake St. Turn south onto Wahington follow back to Headquaters.
Trail of Two Cities: Newburgh (Orange County)
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, Portion Trail of Two Cities-Newburgh Visitor Parking Portion- West Point Greenway Trail Trail Distance: 6.97 miles Surface: Concrete Uses: Bicycle, Pedestrian, Wheelchair Accesible Coordinates: +41° 29' 49.56", -74° 0' 32.76"
Dennings Point (Dutchess County)
Dennings Point Parking is located at the Waste Treatment Facility. The enterance is gated, prohibiting motorized vehicles from entering. Trail Distance: 1.2 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Walking
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Madame Brett Park (Dutchess County)
Parking Lot for Madame Brett Park at Trailhead Trail Distance:1 mile Surface: Crushed Stone, Boardwalk, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian, Bike, Cross County Skiers Coordinates: +41° 29' 20.28", -73° 58' 27.06" Notes: Connects with Dennings Point via Beacon Shoreline Trail. For more information about Madam Brett Park visit Scenic Hudson's website,
Kowawase Unique Area (Orange County)
Kowaswase Unique Area Parking Lot at Park Trail Distance:1.7 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Asphalt, gravel and boardwalk Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycle, wheelchair Accessible, Cross- Country skiers, fishing, picnicing, Car top Boat Launch Coordinates: +41° 27' 52.38", -74° 0' 46.44" Notes: A sign indicates one needs a parking permit/tag- looks like little enforcement of the issue. Childrens Playground. River Access and Viewshed
Hudson Highlands State Park (Putnam County)
Hudson Highlands State Park North Section Parking, Available Parking Lot: 9D Parking Lot Trail Distance: Surface: Natural--Varied Terrain Uses: Hiking, Kayaking, Hunting & Fishing Coordinates: +41° 26' 43.92", -73° 58' 46.08" Notes: For more information, visit the NYS Office of Parks. Open Dawn to Dusk.
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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum (Orange County)
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum parking available at the Museum. Trail Distance: 3 miles Trail Surface: Crushed Stone, Soil & Grass Uses: Walking, Hiking & Cross country skiing Notes:For more information, visit the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum website or call (845) 534-7781.
Hudson Highlands State Park (Putnam County)
For access to Breakneck RidgeTrail, park on 9D just beyond the tunnel. Trail Distance: 2.8 miles Surface: Natural Varied landscape, some steep and difficult areas Uses: Pedestrian Notes: For a detailed map, consult the NY NJ Trail Conference Map 102.
Little Stony Point (Putnam County)
Little Stony Point parking along southbound side of State Route 9D at Fair Street (10-12 cars), Trail Distance: .84 mile loop Surface: Varied natural Uses: Pedestrian Notes: Little Stony Point is on the river side of of the rail tracks and is accessed by a pedestrian bridge.
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Stillman & Howell Trail (Orange County)
Stillman & Howell Limited Parking (8-10 cars) Pecks Road off 9W Trail Distance: 5.9 miles Uses: Walking, Hiking Surface: Soil & Grass, Varied Natural Coordinates: +41° 25' 11.64", -74° 1' 40.68" Notes:
Boscobel Woodland Trail (Putnam County)
Boscobel Woodland Trail Parking Lot Trail Distance: 1.04 miles Surface: Grass & Woodchips Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates:+41° 24' 47.58", -73° 56' 19.98" Notes: Not open on Tuesdays. Closed January through March. For more information visit Boscobel online. Trail map available in the Visitor's Center.
Indian Brook Road/ Avery Road Connector Trail (Putnam County)
Parking Area, Indian Brook Road Connector Trail Trail Distance: 3.5 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +41° 24' 47.40", -73° 54' 37.86" Notes: Intersects with: Boscobel Woddland Trail and Constitutuion Marsh Sanctuary Trails south of the Indian Brook Rd./ 9D Intersection.
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Storm King State Park (Orange County)
Parking Pull Off- Stillman Howell Trail Access Coordinates: +41° 24' 42.96", -73° 59' 36.30"
Indian Brook Road/Avery Rd. (Putnam County)
Trail Distance: 3.5 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian Notes: Intersects with: Boscobel Woddland Trail and Constitutuion Marsh Sanctuary Trails south of the Indian Brook Rd./ 9D Intersection.
Stillman-Howell Trail (Orange County)
Parking Pull Off- Storm King Exploration Trail Distance: 5.9 miles Surfaces: Soil & Grass, Varied Natural Uses: Pedestrian Coodinates: +41° 24' 42.96", -73° 59' 36.30"
North & South Redoubts (Putnam County)
Snake Hill Road Roadside Parking: Across from Walter Hoving Home (Space for 4 cars) Distance: 2.4 miles Surface: Varied Natural Landscape Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +41° 23' 7.08", -73° 55' 43.92" Notes: For more information about this trail and others located in Phillipstown, contact the Phillipstown Greenway Comittee at (845) 736-4102.
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Arden Point (Putnam County)
Parking available at Metro North Garrison Station Trail Distance: Surface: Coordinates: +41° 22' 47.28", -73° 56' 49.26" Notes:
West Point Greenway Trail (Orange County)
West Point Greenway Trail parking at the West Point Visitor Center. Trail Distance: 6.05 miles Surface: Concrete and Asphalt Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycle, Wheelchair Accessible Notes: For more inforamtion about tours, visit West Point's website.
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Highland Falls Greenway Trail (Orange County)
Highland Falls Greenway Trail Parking at West Point Visitors Center Trail Distance: 2.0 miles Surface: Asphalt & Concrete Uses: Pedestrian & Bicycle Coordinates:+41° 22' 24.12", -73° 57' 46.86" Notes: The trail- loop follows existing roads and sidewalks through the Town of Highland, highlighting historic buildings and public parks along Main Street. Beginning at West Point Vistitor Center, head south along Main Street to Walnut Ave. Follow Walnut Ave to Roe Park. Follow Dale Ave to Main Street South Approach. Pass Memorial Park and follow down Veteran's Way past Hostage Monument. The trail continues on West point Highway past Ladycliff Park back to West Point Visitor Center.
Glenclyffe Loop (Putnam County)
Parking Lot at Gle nc ly f f Loo p Trail Distance: 1.8 miles Surface: Soil and Grass, gravel and rocky slopes Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +41° 22' 13.68", -73° 56' 53.82" Notes: For more inforation visit the Open Space Institute Website
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Sugar Loaf Trail (Putnam County)
Sugar Loaf Trail at Hudson Highlands State Park Trail Distance: Surface: Uses: Coordinates: +41° 22' 12.96", -73° 56' 42.06" Notes:
Fort Montgomery Greenway Trail (Orange County)
Starting Point for Fort Montgomery Greenway Trail: Union Cemetary Trail Distance: 2.3 miles Surface: Asphalt & Crushed Stone Uses: Pedestrian & Bicycle Notes: This segment runs from Union Cemetary on old 9W to Bear Mountain Rotary at 9W and Palisades Parkway.
Manitoga/ Russel Wright (Putnam County)
Manitoga Parking Lot Trail Distance: 2.5 miles Surface: Natural Terrain- Soil, Grass, Woodchips Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +41° 20' 54.48", -73° 57' 9.96" Notes: Connects with the Appalachian Trail. For more information about Manitoga, visit their website.
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Manitou Point Nature Preserve (Putnam County)
Manitou Point Preserve Parking Lot at Outward Bound on Mystery Point Road. Trail Distance: 3.7 miles Surface: Natural Terrain- Soil & Grass Uses; Hiking, Snoeshoeing, & Cross-Country Skiers Coordinates: +41° 20' 22.62", -73° 57' 33.06" Notes:Open Dawn to Dusk.For more information, visit the Scenic Hudson website or the Open Space Institute website.
Fort Montgomery Greenway Trail: State Historic Site (Orange County)
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site Parking Lot Trail Distance: 2.3 miles Surface: Asphalt & Concrete Uses: Pedestrian & Bicycle Coordintates: +41° 19' 26.28", -73° 59' 15.54" Notes: This trail runs from Union Cemetary on old 9W to Bear Mountain Rotary at 9W and Palisades Parkway.
Anthony's Nose (Westchester County)
The trailhead is on Rt. 9D, just north of the Bear Mt. Bridge. Trail Distance: 2.8 miles Surface: Natural Terrain Uses: Hiking Notes: Anthony's Nose is a peak that is accessible by following the Camp Smith Trail. Useful Site
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Bear Mountain Bridge -East (Westchester County)
Parking along Route 9D for Bear Mountain Bridge Pedestrian Parkway. Trail Distance: .4 miles Surface: Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycle & Wheelchair Accessible Notes: For more information about Bear Mt. Bridge, visit the NYS Bridge Authority website.
Bear Mountain Bridge -West (Orange County)
Parking Lot: Begin portion Appalachain and Cornell Trails Trail Distance: 0.4 miles Surface: Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycle & Wheelchair Accessible Coordinates: +41° 19' 11.70", -73° 59' 20.34" Notes: For more information about Bear Mt. Bridge, visit the NYS Bridge Authority website.
Appalachian Trail & Cornell Trail (Rockland County)
Appalachian Trail and Cornell Trail Parking located at the Bear Mountain Bridge Parking Lot. West Side Trail Distance: 2.8 miles Surface: Apsphalt, Concrete, Natural- Varied Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates:+41° 19' 11.70", -73° 59' 20.34" Notes: Connection to Fort Montgomery Greenway Trail.
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Jones Point Trail (Rockland County)
Parking Lot at Iona Island Bird Sanctuary Trail Distance: 1.3 miles Surface: Gravel Uses: Pedestrian & Bicycle Coordinates:+41° 18' 9.90", -73° 58' 41.04" Notes: Starting Point on 9W just South of Iona Island
Camp Smith Trail (Westchester County)
Camp Smith Trail: Bear Mt. Bridge Toll House Parking Lot Trail Distance: Surface: Natural Varied Terrain Use: Foot Traffic Only Coordinates: +41° 18' 5.22", -73° 57' 4.62" Notes: This trail is indicated by blue blazes. For further information, please visit our partners at the NY-NJ Trail Conference Brochure http://www.nynjtc.org/brochures/cst.pdf
Jones Point Path (Rockland County)
Jones Point Parking Lot on River Rd. and Old Rt. 9W Trail Distance: 1.3 miles Surface: Gravel Uses: Bicycle Coordinates: +41° 17' 1.62", -73° 57' 29.10"
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Montrose Point State Forest Walk (Westchester County)
Kings Ferry Road Main Parking Lot for Montrose Point State Forest Park Trail Distance: 1 mile Surface: Varied- Natural Uses: Pedestrian & Camping Coordinates: +41° 14' 56.64", -73° 56' 55.08" Notes: For more information visit the NYS DEC's website.
Cortlandt Shoreline Trail (Westchester County)
Trailhead at Steamboat Riverfront Park Parking Lot Trail Distance: 4.8 miles Surface: Paved Coordinates: +41° 14' 56.16", -73° 57' 48.36" Notes: The Cortlandt Shoreline Trail is a segment of the Westchester River Walk Path. This section is mainly on the sholder of the road, exercise caution.
Montrose Point Forest Walk (Westchester County)
Trailhead (limited Parking) adjacent to Kolping Society Trail Distance: 1 mile Surface: Varied- Natural Uses: Pedestrian & Camping Coordinates: +41° 14' 34.86", -73° 56' 52.08" Notes: For more information visit the NYS DEC's website.
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Stony Point State Historic Site (Rockland County)
Stony Point Battlefield Entrance, Parking Available at the top of the hill. (Limited) Trail Distance: 0.5 miles Surface: Gravel & Asphalt Uses: Pedestrian and Wheelchair Access Coordinates: +41° 14' 27.90", -73° 58' 37.02" Notes: For more information, visit the NYS Parks website.
George's Island State Park (Westchester County)
Parking Lot at Ge or ge ' s Is la nd Trail Distance: 3.25 miles Surface: Soil & Grass Uses: Hiking/Pedestrian Coordinates:+41° 14' 8.88", -73° 56' 33.96" Notes: This trail is a segment of the Cortlandt Shoreline Trail.
Cortlandt Shoreline Trail: River Walk Segment of Cortlandt (Westchester County)
FDR VA Hospital Beach and Picnic Area- Parking available for visitors Trail Distance:4.8 miles Surface: Varied Natural & Concrete Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +41° 14' 1.08", -73° 55' 52.38" Notes: Coterminus with the Appalachain Trail
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Teatown Lake Reservation (Westchester County)
Parking at Teatown Nature Center. Trail Distance: 14 miles Loops vary in length from 1 to 4 miles. Surface: Uses:Walking Trails only. Notes: For more information about Teatown Lake visit their website.
Croton Bridge Pathway- Portion (Westchester County)
Croton Point Park Parking Lot Trail Distance: 1.9 miles Surface: Varied Natural, Asphalt & Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Wheelchair Accesibility, Biking, Swimming, Camping & Boat Launch/Fishing Coordinates: +41° 10' 58.86", -73° 53' 58.62" Notes: The designated route consists of sidewalks along St. Rt. 9 and begins at the intersection of St. Rt.9 and the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. Trail continues over a shared-use pathway.
Croton Bridge Pathway (Westchester County)
Intersection of Old Croton Aqueduct Trail & Croton River Pathway. Trail Distance: 1.87 miles Surface: Asphalt & Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Biking & Wheelchair Notes: Sidewalks & shared Pathway along West Side of Rt. 9. For more information about Westchester County Trails visit Westchester's website.
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Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (Westchester County)
Ossning Portion of Old Croton Aqueduct Trail- Crosses Rt. 9 Limited parking Trail Distance: 21.9 miles Surface; Soil, Gravel, Asphalt Uses: Pedestrian and Biking Coordinates:+41° 10' 34.32", -73° 52' 6.12" Notes: For more information, visit the Friends of the Old Croton Website.
Rockland Lake State Park (Rockland County)
Rockland Lake State Park Parking Lot offers additional parking Trail Distance: 4.91 miles Surface: Paved Uses: Pedestrian, Bicycle, Wheelchair Accessible Coordinates: +41° 7' 49.68", -73° 55' 17.58" Notes:
Upper Nyack Greenway Trail (Rockland County)
Upper Nyack Greenway Trail Parking located at Nyack Beach Parking Lot- Trail Distance: 1.4 miles. Surface: Crushed Stone, Asphalt, Soil & Grass Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates:+41° 7' 15.00", -73° 54' 40.08" Notes: Connects with Hook Mt. Nyack Beach Bikeway
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Hook Mt./Nyack Beach Bike Trail (Rockland County)
Hook Mt./Nyack Beach Trail Parking Lot Trail Distance: 6 miles Surface: Uses: Notes: For more information, go to the NYNJ Trail Conference Website.
Conrad J. Lynn Trail (Rockland County)
Conrad J. Lynn Trail parking is available on-street hroughout Nyack. Trail Distance: 1.77 miles Surface: Asphalt and Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Wheelchair and Bicycle. Notes:
Horseman's Trail (Westchester County)
Horseman's Trail Parking available at DeVries Field Trail Distance: 1 mile Surface: Natural, Pavement, & Boardwalk Uses: Pedestrian Notes: There are nine points of interest. For more information call the Village of North Tarrytown Recreation at (914) 631-2450
Conrad J Lynn Trail (Rockland County)
Conrad J. Lynn Trail Parking available at Memorial Park. Trail Distance: 1.77 miles Surface: Asphalt & Concrete Uses: Pedestrian, Wheelchair and Bicycle Notes:
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R.G. Esposito Memorial Trail (Rockland County)
R.G. Esposito Memorial Trail Parking is along the street near the park. Trail Distance: 1 mile Surface: Gravel & Sidewalks Uses: Pedestrian, Bicyclist Coordinates: +41° 5' 16.08", -73° 55' 17.82" (trailhead) Notes: From the village of Nyack boundary at Broadway, the trail goes West along Cedar Hill Avenue where it turns into Esposito Memorial Trail. (Entrance in playground) The old railbed passes through residential areas, crosses the Thruway and continues to the Town of Orangetown Line.
Joseph B. Clark Rail Trail (Rockland County)
Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail Northern Segment. Trail Distance: 4 miles Surface: Crushed Stone and Asphalt Uses: Pedestrian & Bicycle and Wheelchair accessible Coordinates: +41° 5' 5.22", -73° 55' 18.30" Notes: For more information visit the Town of Orangetown's Website.
Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail (Rockland County)
Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail Western Segment Trail Distance: 4 miles Surface: Crushed Stone and Asphalt Uses: Pedestrian & Bicycle Notes: For additional information please visit the Town of Orangetown's Website.
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Tallman Mountain State Park (Rockland County)
Tallman Mtn. State Park Bike Path Trail Distance: 2.1 miles Surface: Paved Uses: Bicycle & Pedestrian Notes: For more information about Tallman Mountain State Park, visit the NYNJ Trails Conference website.
Joseph B Clarke Rail Trail (Rockland County)
Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail terminus and parking. Trail Distance: 4 miles Surface: crushed stone & asphalt Uses: pedestrian and bicyclists Notes: For more information, visit the Town of Orangetown's Website.
Manhattanville College: Ophir Farms Trail (Westchester County)
Ophir Farms Trail Parking Lot available at Reid Castle on Campus Trail Distance: 1.5 miles Surface: Soil, Grass, Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone & Woodchips Uses: Pedestrian Coordinates: +41° 1' 58.92", -73° 43' 1.14"
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Old Croton Aqueduct Portion (Westchester County)
Old Croton Aqueduct Portion Parking available at the Hudson River Museum Trail Distance: 21.9 miles Uses: Pedestrian and Biking Surface: Natural, Gravel and Paved Notes: For more information, visit the Friends of Old Croton Aqueduct website.
Old Croton Aqueduct (Westchester County)
Over 26 miles of trails beginning/(ending) at the Van Cortlandt Park. Parking avilable in park Trail Distance: 21.9 miles Uses: Pedestrian and Biking Surface: Natural, Gravel and Paved Notes: For more information, visit the Friends of Old Croton Aqueduct website.
Hudson River Trail (New York County)
Access Point to Greenway (via stairs) at 181st Street. Trail Distance: 6.1 miles Surface: Asphalt Uses: Pedestrian, Biking & Wheelchair Accessible Notes: Parking Lots are available at 155th Street, 96th Street and on-street throughout the route. The Hudson River Trail contains sub-sections including: Riverside Park South, Riverside Park Promenade, Cherry Walk, Harlem Piers Bypass, Riverbank Bypass, Fort Washington Park & Riverside Park North. For more information visit the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation website.
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Hudson River Trail (New York County) 59th Street and Hudson River Terminus.
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