Welcome to the Ashokan Rail Trail
The Ashokan Rail Trail is open to the public from sunrise to sunset year-round. The 11.5-mile recreational trail runs along Ashokan Reservoir between West Hurley and Boiceville. The ART trail surface is 12 feet in width and surfaced with highly compacted fine crushed stone. Both the trail and trailhead parking areas (including the portable restrooms) are ADA compliant and accessible for persons with disabilities. The ART is open for non-motorized uses, including hiking, walking dogs on leash, bicycling, running, nature observation, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The ART trailheads are plowed in winter, but the trail itself is not.
The ART can be accessed from three public trailheads:
Woodstock Dike Trailhead located at 1285 NY-28 in West Hurley. The Trailhead entrance is 5.3 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle and approximately 1,500 feet west of the Stewart’s Shop (by Zena Road).
Ashokan Station Trailhead located at 3045 NY-28 in Shokan. The Trailhead entrance is 11.3 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle across from Mountain Road.
Boiceville Bridge Trailhead located at 5080 Route 28A in Boiceville. The Trailhead entrance is off Route 28A approximately 16.5 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle. Cold Brook Road is direct across Route 28A from this entrance.

Please help us keep Ashokan Rail Trail open during the COVID-19 crisis by maintaining physical distancing and following the trail rules:
- Stay At Least 6 Feet Apart From Those Outside Your Household
- Please Wear A Face Mask
- Keep to the Right on Trail/ Pass On The Left
- Leash and Clean Up After Dogs (Use Dog Waste Stations at Trailheads)
- Stay On The Trail – Do Not Trespass
- Park Only In Designated Areas
- Leave No Trace – Take With You All Garbage