News:


7-27-2011: Our project is being threatened by Iowa-Pacific Holdings, who are considering purchasing our corridor to haul freight from Tahawus. We think they should focus on making North Creek a better destination for their excursion train.


1-30-11: A $60,000 study of the railroad corridor between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake was released last week. We thought this would be useful to our efforts, but it was very poorly done, or worse. Our analysis so far is here.


12-29-10: We’ve received 501(c)(3) status from the IRS, opening the door to additional grant opportunities.


6-15-10: We now have a simulated flyover of the rail corridor on the Tour page.


4-23-10: We have a Facebook Page. Become a fan, help spread the word, and stay informed.


3-9-10: You can now join the Friends online! Go to the Membership page. Various membership levels are available, including free.


1-29-10: We held an informational meeting in North River last night. This community lies along the rail bed, so we wanted to get a good conversation going. The presentation has been posted.


12-15-09: We presented our vision for the trail to APA and DEC. We were joined in this preliminary meeting with representatives of the Open Space Institute and Parks and Trails New York.


11-16-09: Our project was selected to receive a Technical Assistance grant under the Healthy Trails, Healthy People program administered by Parks and Trails New York.


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Friends of the Upper Hudson Rail Trail

This proposed trail will follow the rail corridor that was used to support a mining operation in the central Adirondacks. It begins in North Creek and follows the Hudson River until crossing a long bridge just downstream of the Gorge Section. It then runs in the valleys formed by the Boreas River and its tributaries. The trail rejoins the Hudson in Newcomb for the final run to one of the most fascinating places in the Adirondacks - Tahawus. This is the site of old iron mines, a ghost town, the southern trailhead to the High Peaks, and the very source of the Hudson River.


This will be an awesome trail. Take the tour!


The completed trail will be the only major “bike trail” within the Adirondack Park, providing a much-needed opportunity for cyclists, both visiting and resident. As a public multi-use trail, the goal is to appeal to the broadest number of people. The trail will be a boon to the health and economic stability of Adirondack residents.


We began this effort in June, 2009. The first major step is underway - preserve the corridor through the Federal Rail Banking statute. Our goal was to complete this step during 2010 but unexpected competition from railroad interests has caused a delay. Completing the project will require drive, perseverance, focus, assertiveness and a sense of urgency. Every day counts!


The purpose of the Friends of UHRT is to express public support of the effort and to coordinate action on behalf of the trail. Please consider becoming a member.

Our goal is to open the trail on June 4, 2014. Every day counts!