You’ve Never Experienced Anything Like This Epic Abandoned Railroad Hike In Vermont
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Kristin Grimes
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Simply put, rail trails are awesome, and the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail is great for everyone from beginners to experienced trail seekers. It’s located in the general area of Castleton and has flat and smooth trails traveling through rural areas of Rutland and Bennington Counties. You’ll love the views of open farmlands, forests and villages as well as abandoned places along the way. There is a lot to take in, and perhaps the coolest part is the flat trail surrounded by tall mountains.
This abandoned railroad bed has been improved and is excellent for families and beginners.
There are many things to see and explore along the way such as this marble platform at an old train station.
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Check out this abandoned barn and farm equipment. You'll travel through dairy farms, people's back yards, and small towns.
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Most of the trail feels more like an old farm road.
You'll get a unique perspective of rural Vermont's dairy farms, meadows, woods, and small towns.
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You'll pass old buildings, working farms, and sleepy small towns.
There are very few reminders of the Delaware and Hudson Railway.
The trail is not maintained during the winter, so please use caution.
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The state line is between East Hebron, NY and East Rupert, VT.
The original idea was for the trail to follow the entire line from Rutland to Albany, but it looks like New York didn't follow through, so this is the end of the line for now.
Check out another great rail trail or take one of these 15 trails you must take if you love the outdoors.
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