The State of New York has a large network of multi-use paths, rail trails, hiking trails, and other facilities. Many are short, local paths, but many are of statewide or regional significance.[1] In order to be added to this list, a trail must be located in New York and have and its own article, or a dedicated section in an article.
See main article: article and List of rail trails in New York.
Although many of the multi-use paths in New York are converted rail trails, there are some significant examples that were never railroads.