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Corkscrew Rail Trail Association
PO Box 394 Stephentown, NY 12168
Phone: 914-575-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.corkscrewrailtrail.org
The Corkscrew Rail Trail
Association partners with willing
landowners and the community to
support and enhance the
Corkscrew Rail Trail, an unpaved
trail generally following the old
rail bed of the Rutland Railroad.
The trail provides recreational
opportunities for residents and
visitors who enjoy the natural
beauty of our area and promotes
the health and strength of our
community and local businesses.
Trail Guide and Map
History
The Rutland Railroad ran both
steam and diesel engines. The
Corkscrew Division delivered
passengers, milk, freight and
mail until 1952, when it was
abandoned and the right-of way
ceded to adjacent landowners.
Moose on Trail, Summer 2015
Rail Trail Natural History
At times, the Trail runs along the
Wyomanock Creek, a cold-water
stream that supports trout. It
winds through an extensive for-
est (approx. 3,500 acres). offer-
ing a chance to glimpse wildlife,
including deer, reptiles, beaver,
forest birds, and an occasional
moose. The variety of vegetation
along the trail captures the full
range of flora characteristic of
this area .
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RAIL TRAIL RULES This trail is on private property
and is open to public use by the
generosity of the owners. Please
respect all rules and treat this
community trail with care.
Unless posted otherwise, the
trail is open to hikers, bicyclists,
horses, and winter use by skiers
and snowmobiles.
Parts of this trail, as marked, are
a driveway for residential use.
Use caution and keep to the
right.
Bicycle riders should wear
protective headgear. This is
required by state law for
children 16 years and younger,
but recommended for all
wheeled users.
Littering, camping, fires and
alcoholic beverages are
prohibited.
Keep pets on a short leash and
clean up after them.
Stay on the trail and respect
adjacent private property.
Stop at all road crossings.
Corkscrew Rail Trail
The rail trail follows a section of the old
Rutland Railroad which ran from
Bennington, Vermont, to Chatham,
New York. Due to tight turns
between hills, this section was
called "The Corkscrew." Although
abandoned in 1952, many sections
of the rail beds are in good
condition. The Corkscrew Rail
Trail Association was formed in
2014 by trail advocates from
Stephentown and New Lebanon.
Crossing the county line, this group
works to open rail segments where
landowners support year-round
recreational use, except in deer
hunting season. Starting small and
building links, the group opened
the first segment on June 6, 2015.
It runs approximately 2.5 miles
south from Knapp Road,
Stephentown, past the Columbia
County line into New Lebanon. We
plan to work with other property
owners to open additional sections
in both New Lebanon and
Stephentown.
Directions and Parking
Primary trail access is on Knapp Road, about a half mile west of NYS Route 22. This trail can also be accessed on Wynomanock Road. Parking is along the roadside.