Boiceville

The Ashokan Rail Trail runs for 11.5 miles along the Ashokan Reservoir between West Hurley and Boiceville. In addition to this scenic experience, other aspects of Boiceville offer points of interest: the history of artist Al Held, Brunel Park as an event venue, and the connection with the Z Line of Ulster County Area Transit. This can help you consider whether your trip will focus primarily on outdoor activities, cultural interests, or a mix of different priorities.

Scenery and Trail Length

At 11.5 miles, the Ashokan Rail Trail has a clearly defined overall length. It follows the Ashokan Reservoir and runs between West Hurley and Boiceville. If you include the trail in your trip planning, you can first consider whether the trail itself should be the main focus or whether specific activities will shape your stay. Its length describes the entire trail and gives your planning a concrete measure.

The trail is open to the public year-round from sunrise to sunset. The Boiceville Bridge Trailhead at 5080 NY-28A, Olive, NY 12412, serves as a point of reference for the trail.

Activities on the Ashokan Rail Trail

Possible activities range from strolling and hiking to cycling, running, and nature watching. Walks with leashed dogs are also included. This selection highlights different ways to enjoy the outdoors: you may be interested in walking, cycling, or observing nature. For families with different preferences, it offers specific topics to discuss without everyone needing to choose the same focus.

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also among the listed activities. In addition to activities on foot or by bike, the selection therefore includes these two non-motorized options. Which of them takes priority on your trip depends on your own interests. The trail's year-round public access and its listed activities are separate details: access is from sunrise to sunset, while the activity list describes the intended uses.

Art and Events

The Al Held Home and Studio in Boiceville was owned by modern artist Al Held and served as a central place of work from 1965 until his death. This connection also gives a trip to Boiceville an art-historical perspective. Anyone interested in an artist's life and work can consider this place as a distinct cultural point of interest when exploring the area.

Brunel Park is a venue for readings, performances, special events, and concerts. This adds a different area of interest to the activities associated with the trail: rather than outdoor exercise, the focus here is on literary, performing, or musical events. Together with the Al Held Home and Studio, these offer two distinct cultural points of interest to consider when choosing the focus of your trip.

Getting Oriented and Choosing Your Stay

The Z Line of Ulster County Area Transit connects Boiceville to the east with Woodstock and Kingston, and to the west with Phoenicia, Pine Hill, and Belleayre Mountain. These places give travelers a sense of the destinations associated with this connection. When choosing a vacation rental in Boiceville, you can first weigh whether the trail, art and culture, or the connections to these destinations best suit your interests.

More local pages: Ellenville, Rosendale, Phoenicia, Accord, Stone Ridge, High Falls, New Paltz and Wallkill.

For the broader travel overview: Ulster.