Hike along The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail | Things to Do in New Paltz, New York
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The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is a renowned scenic destination for people who enjoy being outdoors. The 22-mile-long trail connects several small towns and features a variety of natural attractions such as orchards, streams, rivers, and farms. The Rosendale Trestle, a span bridge that rests 150 feet above Rondout Creek, is often hailed as the most beautiful spot in the entire park because of its panoramic views. The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail has access points in the nearby towns of Rosendale and Gardiner.

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Enjoy the outdoors at Minnewaska State Park Go hiking in Mohonk Preserve Taste delicious new wines at Robibero Winery Browse art at DM Weil Gallery Hike along The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Pick your own apples in the fall at Dressel Farms Have pizza and cider at Twin Star Orchards Go bird-watching in The Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary Visit the decadent Lagusta's Luscious chocolate shop See a show at the John R. Kirk Planetarium Admire art at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art Go shopping at Water Street Market and DENIZEN Theatre Get pampered at The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House Pick your own berries at Jenkins Lueken Orchards Work out at BC's New Paltz Climbing Gym Have lunch at P&G's

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