What does this measure?
This indicator measures the number and mileage of various pedestrian and bike connections in Orange County, including hiking trails, multi-use paths, and bike routes. The data is organized to show the name of the trail or path and its corresponding mileage.
Summary Statement
The data reveals an extensive network of trails and bike routes across the county. It shows significant mileage for well-known trails such as the Appalachian Trail and the D&H Canal Towpath, as well as local favorites like the Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail. Additionally, it highlights a large network of state bike routes, with the State Bicycle Route 17 accounting for 442 miles. This information demonstrates a wide range of recreational and transportation options available for pedestrians and cyclists in the county.
Sources
https://www.orangecountygov.com/1929/Non-motorized-Facilities-in-Orange-Count
https://appalachiantrail.org/our-work/about-us/#:~:text=The%20Appalachian%20National%20Scenic%20Trail%20—%20commonly%20known%20as%20the%20Appalachian,roughly%202%2C190%20miles%20in%20length.
https://www.oclt.org/guided-hike-at-fuller-mountain-preserve/#:~:text=Details%3A%20Moderate%20hike%2C%201.7%20miles,includes%20some%20steep%2C%20rocky%20sections.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/goosepond-mountain
https://www.oclt.org/birding-walk-at-hamptonburgh-preserve/#:~:text=1.2%20miles%20round%20trip%20on,Space%20is%20limited.
https://www.parks.ny.gov/parks/145/harriman-state-park#:~:text=Harriman%20State%20Park%2C%20located%20in,wildlife%20species%2C%20vistas%20and%20vantage
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/highland-lakes-state-park-northeast-loop
https://hiiker.app/trails/new-york/orange-county/highlands-trail#:~:text=%22A%20wonderous%20hike%20from%20the,meters%20(approximately%2017%2C060%20feet).
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/new-york/hunter-farm-preserve#:~:text=According%20to%20AllTrails.com%2C%20the,to%20be%200.6%20mi%20long.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/laurel-lake-trail
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/long-path-557738/#:~:text=Long%20Path%20is%20a%203,Woodbury%2C%20Orange%20County%20New%20York.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bashakill-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/moonbeams-preserve-trail#:~:text=How%20long%20is%20Moonbeams%20Preserve,1.1%20mi%20out%20%26%20back%20trail.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/pochuck-mountain-trail
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/schunnemunk
https://dec.ny.gov/places/shawangunk-ridge-state-forest#:~:text=The%201%2C411%2Dacre%20Shawangunk%20Ridge,open%20to%20non%2Dmotorized%20recreation.
https://dec.ny.gov/places/stewart-state-forest
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/d-h-canal-linear-park-towpath#:~:text=D%26H%20Canal%20Linear%20Park%20Towpath%20is%20a%203.6%20mi%20loop,1–1.5%20hr%20to%20complete.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/walden-wallkill-rail-trail-/
