| North County Trailway | |
|---|---|
) Site of the former Millwood NY&P station along the North County Trailway. | |
| Length | 22.1 mi (35.6 km) |
| Location | Westchester County New York |
| Trailheads | Baldwin Place, New York Elmsford, New York |
| Use | Hiking, Bicycling |
| Hiking details | |
| Website | Westchester County Parks |
The North County Trailway is a 22.1-mile (35.6 km) long paved rail trail stretching from Eastview to Baldwin Place in Westchester County, New York. It is also part of the statewide Empire State Trail.
The North County Trailway was constructed along the Putnam Division railbed of the former New York Central Railroad ("Old Put"). At its north end it becomes the Putnam County Trailway, which continues along the former railbed to Brewster, New York.
It connects to the South County Trailway in Eastview, also built along the former railroad.[1][2]
While primarily a dedicated multi-use path, trail users are directed by signs to use a highway shoulder for two sections between Briarcliff Manor and Millwood.
The Putnam Division provided freight and passenger service from 1881 to 1958 between the Bronx and Putnam County. The railroad served 23 stations in Westchester County. Historic marker plaques have been placed at most of the former stations.
In 2019, County Executive George Latimer announced that $8.7 million would be dedicated to improving the trailway. The project is expected to be done in 2020. [3]
See also
References
- ^ "Completion of Trailway". Westchester Gov news. August 16, 2012. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
- ^ Valenti, Ken (August 28, 2012). "Bike trails' last gap between Bronx and Putnam to be filled". LoHud.
- ^ "County to Upgrade North County Trailway Over the Next Year". www.theexaminernews.com. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
External links
- "Activities: Hiking and Biking". Westchester County Parks Department.
- "North County Trailway Brochure" (PDF). Westchester County Parks Department.
- "North County Trailway Trail Route". RutlandTrail.org.
- "Yorktown Heights portion of North County Trailway". YorktownTrailTown.com.
- "Northern County Trailway listing at TrailLink".