Rosendale Trestle

The Rosendale Trestle is a steel truss bridge that spans Rondout Creek, rising significantly above both the water and Route 213 below. The structure stretches approximately 940 feet and displays the engineered framework characteristic of 19th-century bridge design.

The bridge was constructed between 1870 and 1872 by the Wallkill Valley Railroad and represented an engineering achievement of its time. The original iron framework was later replaced with steel, strengthening the structure for continued use.

The bridge now serves as a gathering point on a local trail where people walk and cycle through the valley. It connects nearby communities and forms part of a larger network of outdoor recreation paths.

You can access the bridge from a nearby parking area on Binnewater Road, where there are spaces for cars and a small trailhead. The walkway extends in both directions along the rail trail and is open to pedestrians and cyclists year-round.

The bridge was rebuilt using materials from the Carnegie Steel Company and displays the craftsmanship of its era. Walking across it today, you can see through the lattice framework to the creek far below, giving a sense of the height and engineering skill involved.

Location: Rosendale

GPS coordinates: 41.84330,-74.08830

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20