Rail trail extension

In the “nicely done” category by local politicians (seems like this could be an oxymoron to some …), check out this link to a Poughkeepsie Journal article detailing some exciting news for the local fitness community – and our program.

The “gap’’ between the Dutchess Rail Trail and the Walkway Over the Hudson – a less-than-a-mile section of old rail bed that was mired in a political football, with terms like “eminent domain” being bandied about – has now been filled. That chasm will now be linked, which will in effect create a mammoth linear park from Hopewell Junction in the south and east to Highland (and, eventually, maybe beyond to New Paltz!) in the north and west.

When it’s all completed, we’re talking about close to 20 miles, point-to-point of paved, traffic-free bike path. How sweet is that?

We may not have track facilities on campus, but we sure do have some world-class trails at our disposal. Good stuff.