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Rail Trail Initiative

Lewis County has officially acquired former railroad property as part of our long-term Rail Trails initiative
a major step toward expanding outdoor recreation and community connectivity across the region.

This page will be updated as information about the project becomes available. Please check back frequently! 

November 5, 2025: To read the full press release announcing the news, please visit: 
Lewis County Purchase Railroads for Trails Initiative – Lewis County, NY


The video below gives some amazing insight to how these trails come to be! We encourage everyone who is interested in finding out more information, to watch this hour-long documentary.