The O&W Connector Trail, formerly known by its project name, the Kingston Rail Trail, is complete. The 1.8-mile O&W Connector begins at a trailhead on Washington Avenue in Kingston and ends at a junction with the O&W Rail Trail along Route 209 in the Town of Hurley. This new trail connects the Kingston Greenline system with the 27-mile O&W Rail Trail.
The O&W Connector, which was recommended in the County’s 2008 Non-motorized Transportation Plan, is the most recent addition to the County’s efforts to develop an interconnected Rail Trail system throughout Ulster County. Trails built by the County in recent years include the Midtown Linear Park, the Ashokan Rail Trail, and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail.
When you visit the trail, check out the Move-A-Mile signage!
The Move-A-Mile is a half-mile out-and-back paved path, marked with new signage inviting people to walk, roll, stroll, or run. County health officials described the route as designed for people of all ages and abilities. It sits on the O&W Connector Trail, at 495 Washington Avenue in Kingston, which links the Kingston Greenline system to the 27-mile O&W Rail Trail.
The project is part of the Department of Health’s “Movement is Medicine” initiative, a countywide effort to promote physical activity as a tool for preventing chronic disease and improving overall well-being.
