Back in 2018 - I documented a visit to the then destroyed Boiceville Railroad Bridge. It was a wonderful trek and hopes among railroad fans at that time were that the railroad bridge would be restored and the Catskill Mountain Railroad would continue its scenic rides.
It was a controversial issue--converting the railroad line to a rail trail--and although I am sad to know another railroad line no longer has rails, I think the conversion is very nice and the numerous kiosks do a good job of paying tribute to and educating the general public on this unique railroad line's history.
The Bike Ride
It was a very cloudy and overcast day and I was praying for no rain. I started at West Hurley (the Woodstock Dike Trailhead) and first rode east until the finished rail trail ended.
I then headed west to ride the entire trail to Boiceville (11.5 miles one way)
There were numerous informative kiosks along the way
It was great to see a section of the rails still on the ground by the kiosk that detailed the West Hurley station
Although it was sprinkling a bit (bummer), once I removed my glasses, the ride was fine...
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| A small stone foundation |
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| A tie plate! |
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| Details on the RR reroute after the reservoir was created |
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| Even deep in the woods, stone walls were abundant |
It was frustrating when the rain poured down for a bit and I got soaked but I kept on riding... determined to reach Boiceville!
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| At Ashokan Station |
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| Another stone foundation |
Finally... close along the reservoir - it was stunning!
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I really couldn't see the former RR route's piers
Perhaps they've crumbled |
At the end...
On my return, I snapped this photos of the boardwalk over a marshy section.
It rained heavily again further on but I snapped a shot of the Glenford Dike...
By the time I got to the car it was a monsoon!!!
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