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Three trails added to Greenway Trail System, including Bannerman Island Historic Trails

Combined meeting of Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley, Inc.; Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council; and Greenway Heritage Conservancy HRV, Inc. · March 11, 2026
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Summary

The Conservancy designated the Bannerman Island Historic Trails, Wappinger Falls Greenway Trail, and the Lake Awosting Carriage Road as part of the Greenway Trail System following presentations from local partners; the designations were unanimously approved.

The Greenway Conservancy voted to designate three trails as part of the Greenway Trail System on March 11, 2026. Bannerman Island Historic Trails (Bannerman Castle Trust, Dutchess County), Wappinger Falls Greenway Trail (Friends of Carnwath Farms Historic Site and Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County), and the Lake Awosting Carriage Road (Minnewaska State Preserve, Ulster County) were each presented and recommended for designation.

Representatives from each nominee spoke about planned improvements and their appreciation for inclusion in the system: Neil Caplan (Bannerman Castle Trust), Rhonda Donohue (Friends of Carnwath Farms), and Annie Bergelin (NYS OPRHP) each described their sites and recent or planned improvements. The board approved the designations on a motion by Stefan Yarabek, seconded by Cindy Lanzetta; the minutes record a unanimous vote.

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