Pompton Valley Rail Trail
The Pompton Valley Rail Trail, formerly called the NYS&W Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, is a 5.1-mile multi-use path starting at River Drive in Pequannock and ending at the Mountain View Train Station in Wayne. The paved path is separated from automobile traffic, except where it crosses streets along the corridor. The trail is part of the Morris County Park Commission’s network of trails. It serves as a transportation and recreational facility that connects residents, commuters, and visitors with area parks, schools, libraries, businesses, and transit.
Project History
The trail was constructed on top of the inactive railroad bed of the New York, Susquehanna, and Western (NYS&W) Railway. The stretch was once a commuter line and was later used as NYS&W's Pompton Industrial Spur, serving freight customers along the railroad. Morris County purchased the railroad right-of-way from the NYS&W Railway Corporation in August 2020, and the path's design was completed in the fall of 2020. Construction of the federally funded project started during the week of June 20, 2022 and was completed in 2025.
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Contact
Please contact the Morris County Park Commission for more information or any questions about the Pompton Valley Rail Trail.