The railway in this video is sometimes much less distinct than other features, particularly power line corridors. It’s usually a gently curving dark line. Once you’re beyond civilization (beyond North River), it becomes the only feature other than rivers and a few roads.

We’ll want an improved video some day - a talented volunteer would be appreciated!. You can also check out this presentation. You’ll find other resources in the Library, such as maps.

With discretion, you can walk or ski portions of the rail corridor. You should avoid the portions of the corridor that pass closely to homes - when the trail is built, there will be privacy features that do not exist now. In any case, the rules are “eyes forward” and “no stopping” when near homes. The new “Posted” signs nailed down to the ties at the Tahawus Road crossing are probably meant to discourage hunters and ATV operators (the line was only recently cleared of brush). It’s legally murky if anyone has the right to walk on the ROW other than for railroad purposes until we acquire it. True Friends of our project will not even think about riding ATVs or dirt bikes anywhere on the ROW, since it will confirm the worst fears of nature groups.

At the Tahawus end, please do not pass the gates to the mine. You should know that the mine has a caretaker, and our NL contact is often there, is an imposing figure, and has no patience with overly curious hikers. The corridor we’ll be acquiring ends at a point somewhat short of the mine - steer southeast from the southern end of the loop that goes around the tailings pile, or follow the power line corridor south.

The crossing with North Woods Club Road is a good place to do some track walking. To get on this road from North Creek, take 28N beyond Minerva and turn left at the top of the hill. You can walk south about 1.5 miles to the long bridge over the Hudson. Or go north to see the Boreas River gorge. This is the section with the 2% grade; on skis, you’ll be handsomely rewarded on the way back.