Dryden Rail Trail
Total distance: 5.42 miles
Difficulty level(s): easy
This scenic trail follows a railroad bed south from the Village of Freeville to the Village of Dryden and then continues south to Dryden Lake and beyond to Pervis Rd. Benches every 1/2 mile provide rest stops with interpretive signs marking natural and historical features. Dryden Lake Park provides rest rooms, fishing and picnic shelters. The trail also passes through Cornell Botanic Gardens Pervis Road Wetlands Natural Area, which contains active beaver dams and various wetland habitats, making it an ideal site for wildlife viewing, particularly for migrant and wetland birds.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.447116
Longitude: -76.25458
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : Park on streets in Village or in parking lot at Dryden Lake
Trail Attributes
- Good for Biking
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Horseback Riding
- Good for Running
- Good for Mountain Biking
- Good for Cross-Country Skiiing
- Good for Snowshoeing
- Lakes visible
- Scenic Vistas
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
- Picnicking allowed
- Restrooms available
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Gravel/stone dust
Trail Markers: benches
Use of firearms for deer hunting is not allowed. Bow hunting may be allowed. BE SAFE: See the specific trail owner/steward’s website for the most up to date details
This trail is open year round.
Visit the Trail Owners/Stewards
http://dryden.ny.us/departments/planning-department/dryden-trails/jim-schug-trail