The Catskill Scenic Trail is a multi-use rail trail along the former

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right-of-way in rural

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. It runs approximately from

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. The western portion of the trail runs along the West Branch of the Delaware River. The eastern portion of the trail has recently been extended approximately to

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, to the south of Grand Gorge. The trail serves mainly bikers and hikers in the warmer months and snowmobilers and cross country skiers in the winter months. It is owned by the Delaware and Ulster Railroad tourist railroad and maintained by the non-profit Catskill Revitalization Corporation.

Gallery

Image:CST_Corn_Field.JPG, Catskill Scenic Trail as it passes through a farm. File:CST_Sign.JPG, Catskill Scenic Trail sign

References

External links

Catskill Revitalization Corporation, Inc.
– Founded and Maintains the Catskill Scenic Trail
Route of the trail
{{Authority control Protected areas of Delaware County, New York Ulster and Delaware Railroad