Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Parking, North, Kingston, NY - Kingston, NY
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Parking North – Dog-Friendly Trails in Kingston, NY
The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Parking, North in Kingston, New York, offers direct access to beautiful, pet-friendly trails ideal for dog owners looking for scenic walks. This location serves as a trailhead for both the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and the Empire State Trail, providing well-maintained, wide paths and tranquil surroundings. The area is praised for its natural beauty, easy walking, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a perfect destination for dog-friendly hiking adventures.
Parking is convenient, with spots for over a dozen cars. The trail features sections with varying landscapes, including caves, reservoirs, and swampy areas that deliver a wilderness feel near rural Kingston. While there are no dedicated off-leash dog park amenities, it’s a fantastic choice for those seeking a dog-friendly hike near Kingston, with trails that are typically uncrowded even on weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park?
Yes, this location connects to both the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and the Empire State Trail, offering pet-friendly hiking for you and your dog. - Where is the best place to park?
There is a dedicated parking lot at 3114 NY-32 with space for over a dozen vehicles. - How busy does the park get on weekends?
The trails are typically quiet, and visitors report seeing few people even on weekends, making it ideal for peaceful walks with your dog. - Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park?
Dogs must be leashed on these public trails. There is no designated off-leash area.
Reviews
No problems, very pretty and easy, just please be aware of people around you if your walking a dog.
No problems, very pretty and easy, just please be aware of people around you if your walking a dog.
No problems, very pretty and easy, just please be aware of people around you if your walking a dog.
After a morning walk and lunch at the Trail Trail Cafe my wife and I stopped here to take a second walk. We went south from the parking lot for 1.25 miles. The parking area has space for over a dozen cars depending on how good everyone parks. It’s
The trail changes here from being Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to the south and the Empire State Trail to the north. From here the Empire State Trail goes along Route 32. The Wallkill Valley Trail goes south from the parking lot. It is wide and in great shape for easy walking.
After a morning walk and lunch at the Trail Trail Cafe my wife and I stopped here to take a second walk. We went south from the parking lot for 1.25 miles. The parking area has space for over a dozen cars depending on how good everyone parks. It’s
The trail changes here from being Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to the south and the Empire State Trail to the north. From here the Empire State Trail goes along Route 32. The Wallkill Valley Trail goes south from the parking lot. It is wide and in great shape for easy walking.
After a morning walk and lunch at the Trail Trail Cafe my wife and I stopped here to take a second walk. We went south from the parking lot for 1.25 miles. The parking area has space for over a dozen cars depending on how good everyone parks. It’s
The trail changes here from being Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to the south and the Empire State Trail to the north. From here the Empire State Trail goes along Route 32. The Wallkill Valley Trail goes south from the parking lot. It is wide and in great shape for easy walking.
Awesome trail. An incline to the Rosendale Trestle. You’ll reach in 6 miles from this point. Easy parking
Awesome trail. An incline to the Rosendale Trestle. You’ll reach in 6 miles from this point. Easy parking
Awesome trail. An incline to the Rosendale Trestle. You’ll reach in 6 miles from this point. Easy parking
Beautiful scenery and a nice, easy trail. I barely saw any people even on weekends. The cave complex, reservoir and swamp section feels like a remote wilderness but in a rural setting. Thumbs up.
Note; I see some hikers who have asked about where the trail extends, right by the parking lot.
This section of the Empire State Trail is actually the shoulder of the road. Reading a map of a full trail reveals that some stretches yet to be completed as a rail trail are simply the shoulder of a road-street. The rail-trail then picks up again down the street.