Wednesday, November 14, 2018

The Putnam Trailway in Putnam County New York


For more than 20 years, Kieran Stack served as an assistant principal at Brewster Central School District in Brewster, New York. Now retired, Kieran Stack spends his free time enjoying various activities, including golfing, reading, and biking.

Located in New York's Putnam County, the village of Brewster and the surrounding area offer various trails for those who enjoy biking and other outdoor activities. One of the area's most popular biking routes is the Putnam Trailway, a paved 12-mile path that caters to cyclists, pedestrians, and in-line skaters. 

Most of the trail is on right-of-way lands that were formerly used by the New York City Railroad to carry freight and passengers between Brewster and the Bronx. Today, the Putnam Trailway connects to the North County Trailway, which continues through Westchester County and ends in New York City. 

Two branch lines of the Putnam Trailway are currently under development. When completed, one will extend from Lake Mahopac to Goldens Bridge, and the other will extend from Baldwin Place to Mahopac Falls. Additional information about the Putnam Trailway is available at www.putnamcountyny.com/parks-recreation/bike-path.