put some soft wheels or roller blades on and take a cruise on these paved trails perfect for trail skating!
Hudson Valley Rail Trail

Learn more about the Hudson Valley Rail Trail.
Trail Info
- Length: 11 miles
- Out and back
- Incline: not a lot of hills, but one small one near Route 9W in Highland.
- Surface condition: Varies, nicer near Lloyd, NY - Tony Williams Park in Highland, and nearer to the Walkway Over the Hudson. Skates are allowed on the walkway and you can proceed to the 13 mile Dutchess Rail Trail.
Ashokan Promenade

Learn more about the Ashokan Promenade.
Trail Info
- Length: 1.3 miles
- Out and back
- Incline: mild
- Surface condition: rough, use roller blades if possible, or the biggest softest wheels you have
Hudson Valley Greenway Trail

Learn more about the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail.
Trail Info
- Length: 1.5 miles
- Out and back
- Incline: steep incline just after Sojourner Truth State Park.
- Surface condition: Smooth, paved initally in 2021.