Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail, Rail trail in western Rutland and Bennington Counties, Vermont, United States.
The Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail extends 19.8 miles through Vermont's countryside, connecting the communities of Castleton, Poultney, West Pawlet, and Rupert with a gravel surface path.
Originally constructed in the 1850s as the Rutland and Washington Railroad to serve slate quarries, this rail line operated until 1983 before its transformation into a recreational trail.
The trail passes through the Slate Valley region, where numerous quarries and Welsh mining heritage sites reflect the area's industrial development during the 19th century.
Multiple access points exist along the trail, including Castleton State College, Main Street in Castleton, Depot Street in Poultney, and Egg Street in West Pawlet village.
The trail features seventeen wooden-decked bridges with five-foot railings, accommodating year-round activities from summer horseback riding to winter cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Location: Vermont
GPS coordinates: 43.55090,-73.22890
Latest update: May 1, 2025 04:16
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