Empire State Trail — tourist route length of 750 miles — could appear in new York state by 2020.
This was announced by state Governor Andrew Cuomo.
According to Cuomo, the path will be designed for everyone except cars, and will run from Manhattan to the upstate to Albany and Buffalo, branching closer to the canadian border, writes Сurbed.
The route will connect the metropolis, small towns, it can be seen and state parks, and the valley of the river Hudson, and historical sites. It is expected that this will further increase the tourist attractiveness of the state.
«Tourists and residents will see the natural treasures of new York, in addition, it will help preserve our environmental resources for future generations,» — said the Governor.
Empire State Trail will pave with stone blocks, you can run, walk, ride roller skates, skateboard, bicycles. It is planned that the route will be the longest such trail in the United States.
The state has already bought most of the land on which the route will pass, with a budget of 53 million dollars.
The arrangement of the route will pass in three stages, but the plans, it should be ready by 2020.
In addition, the state plans to create a website and mobile app about the Empire State Trail to and all the tourists walking along the trail can quickly learn about the attractions and various services on the route.
