The Trail:

This rail-trail runs from Rest Plaus Road (about 2 miles south of High Falls) to the bridge on Route 209 that crosses the Esopus Creek (about a mile north of Hurley). It's part of a trail system that will eventually run from Ellenville to Kingston. The section that's open is about 12 miles long, though about 2 miles of that runs alongside Route 209. That's not too shabby, you can ride a 24 mile loop off road. It's kind of flat, but goes through some pretty scenery.

Here's a google map of the area around High Falls: High Falls
Here's a google map of the area around Hurley: Hurley

Parking:

Finding a place to park near the trail can be tricky. The easiest place to park is probably off of Leggett Road near downtown High Falls. There's room for about 4 cars. Head west out of High Falls on 213. Turn right at the light onto Lucas Turnpike (just past the bridge over the Roundout Creek). Take the first left onto Leggett Rd. Drive about 1/2 mile. Parking is on the right.

A couple of miles north along Lucas Turnpike, there is additional parking for 2 or 3 cars near the cement silos on Cottekill Road. The parking area is not well marked, and is on the south side of the road. Do not park near the fire station.

A mile north of Cottekill Road there is parking for 4 cars on Marcott Road.

There is a trailhead with parking for about 10 cars a mile south of Hurley on Route 209. The trailhead is on the northbound side of 209 and is marked by a small sign.

Conditions:

The trail section north of Marcott Road seems to be pretty dry these days. There appears to be some on-going work on improving the trail, a couple loads of gravel have been dumped on it this spring.

The trail section between Route 213 and Leggett tends to be pretty muddy, especially after rain.