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10.6 miles
Distance
223 ft
Climb
-192 ft
Descent
00:45:48
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
223 ft
Altitude min
358 ft
Altitude max
223 ft
Altitude start
253 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:45:48
Avg time
Putnam Trailway Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMt. Kisco
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land Owner
This paved bike trail sits on the bed of an abandoned rail line that stretched from NYC to Brewster. Stretches through some of the most beautiful wild and farm areas of the Putnam Valley, while also remaining close to local attractions if you need a rest or a coffee.
Trail Details:
Trail surface: paved asphalt, smooth;
Average trail width: 8 feet;
Estimated average grade category: mostly gentle (5% or less
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 34 miles average
6 Months
- 14 rides
- 51 miles avg distance
All
- 72 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to putnam-trailway trailhead
(41.214580, -73.783780)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 54 miles • 1,554 ft • 4 • Loop •
Combo loop of , Pump House Road, Putnam Trailway and South County Trailway.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Putnam Trailway
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Where is Putnam Trailway located?
Putnam Trailway is located in Mt. Kisco, New York, United States. It is part of the Mt. Kisco trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.21458, -73.78378.
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How hard is Putnam Trailway?
Putnam Trailway is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Putnam Trailway?
Putnam Trailway has 223 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 223 ft to 358 ft.
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Is Putnam Trailway a point to point trail?
Putnam Trailway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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