Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail start - Wallkill, NY
Discover the Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail start, a beautiful destination for dog owners seeking pet-friendly adventures in Wallkill, New York. This section of the scenic Rail Trail offers a great opportunity for dog-friendly hiking and leisurely strolls with your canine companion. While primarily known as a multi-use trail, its welcoming, natural setting makes it a popular choice for local dog lovers.
Whether you’re looking for a spot to stretch your legs with your pup or a serene place to enjoy the outdoors, the dog park in Wallkill, NY at the Rail Trail provides access to scenic, tree-lined paths perfect for walking. While it is not a traditional fenced dog park, it’s a well-loved destination for pet-friendly recreation and nature exploration in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail offers dog-friendly hiking and walking trails that are popular with pet owners.
Reviews
5 stars
Nice paved trail. Slight incline when walking from Wallkill to Walden. Nice scenery along the way…streams, wooded, farmland. Took about 1 1/2 hrs to walk one way, and that was walking leisurely and taking pics along the way. And when we got to Walden we walked to El Azteca Mexican Restaurant, our favorite Mexican restaurant 🙂
5 stars
5 stars
This is a nice rail trail that runs between the hamlet of Wallkill and the village of Walden. It’s a little over 3 miles long from end to end, on what was part of the old Wallkill Valley Railroad. Rail trails are normally fairly easy to walk being old rail lines. As such, railroads tend to have gradual grade changes, making walking or such, much easier. I will go from north to south for this review.
This line has an entrance on Rt 208 in Wallkill in which a lot of folks park near the library and town hall close by. Although care should be taken as a lot of folks seem to be a little careless on the actual streets after parking, going to and from their vehicles. Remember there are vehicles that you might forget about and step out in front of if not paying attention. There is a cross walk to cross Rt 208, but again use cation for your safety.
Once on the trail headed south of Wallkill, there are a few breaks in the trail where you could access Rt 208 which parallels the rail trail between Wallkill and Lake Osiris Rd in Walden, where there is another entrance with some parking at Kimball Park off of Lake Osiris Rd. close by. This is the larger section that is over two miles long. There are marked crossings at both Lake Osiris Rd and again, Rt 208 in Wallkill. There are also benches here and there to sit and take breaks if you desire.
The trail then continues south from Lake Osiris Rd, through the woods ending in the village of Walden at Woodruff St.This section is about a mile long. Although it officially ends close by at Wooster Grove park across East Main st. (Rt 52), which also has a cross walk, but again, use caution when crossing. Wooster Grove park is another possible parking area. Wooster Grove park has the old Walden train station as well as the visitors center for the trail. Wooster Grove park itself is a nice park with a playground and such. There is also stores like Dunkin’ Donuts and an ice cream stand near by the entrance to Wooster Park that you could walk or drive to. Actually these two stores are adjacent to the park, divided by a small creek called the Tin Brook.
Although there are access points along the trail in some areas, there are no stores or such once on the trail, so keep that in mind. But that is kind of the point. But as I write this the beginning of Aug 2022, I visually spotted porta-johns at the Wallkill police department at the north entrance, at Kimball park and Wooster Park on the south entrance. I did not physically check them to insure that they are unlocked or how often they are cleaned. So proceed at your own risk.
Also, you may want to consider things like water, jacket, sun screen and such before you venture out. Maybe an umbrella if you go on such a day. Anyway, have a nice time and enjoy the trail.
Edit to add photos, Feb 2023