Public Information Meeting — Schunnemunk Trail
Orange County Government
Office of County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Contact: Rebecca Sheehan
January 5, 2026 Phone: 845.907.2332
Orange County to Host Public Meeting on Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project
Orange County will host a public information meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, to present updates on the Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project, including the project design, anticipated construction timeline, and next steps. County officials and project representatives will answer questions and hear feedback from the community.
“Acquiring the Schunnemunk Rail Trail is a significant step in preserving an important piece of our region’s history while also creating a sustainable transportation and recreational asset for our community,” said Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus. “Like the Heritage Trail, this corridor will provide residents and visitors for generations to come with a safe, scenic place to walk, bike, or commute, as well as to connect with the natural beauty of Orange County for generations to come.”
Public Meeting Details:
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Village Hall, 9 Fairlawn Drive, Washingtonville, NY
About the Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project
The Schunnemunk Rail Trail is a proposed 10-mile, multi-use trail along the former Erie–Lackawanna Railroad corridor. When completed, it will connect the iconic Moodna Trestle in Cornwall to Camp LaGuardia in Chester, expanding outdoor recreation, boosting tourism, and offering new transportation options for residents, workers, and visitors.
For more information, visit the Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project webpage:
https://www.orangecountygov.com/2716/Schunnemunk-Rail-Trail-Project
For general media inquiries, contact Rebecca Sheehan, Assistant to the County Executive and Director of Public Information and Media Relations, at 845-291-2700 or presscontact@orangecountygov.com.
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Be sure to also check out the Blueprint Orange video series, a behind-the-scenes look at the projects, places, and people that make our County a great place to live. And don’t miss the newest episode of NeuCast, featuring HONOR, now streaming on the Orange County Government YouTube channel and OrangeCountyGov.com.
