Another day, and another new gadget that's appeared on the Ulster County rail trail.

There's now another reason why the Hudson Valley is an ideal destination for anyone who loves the outdoors. While the red boxes that have been recently installed on rail trails have a far more serious task (below), a different installation is far more fun.

An opioid overdose response kit in Wallkill, NY
ORACLE boxes contain Narcan, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose (A. Verano)
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Opioid Overdose Kits on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

The abovementioned red boxes that have been installed on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail in Ulster County, NY are ORACLE boxes. Inside is a dose of Naloxone, which is meant to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. But back to the other gadget...

The newest addition to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is meant to help stranded cyclists (Wallkill Valley Land Trust via Facebook)
The newest addition to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is meant to help stranded cyclists (Wallkill Valley Land Trust via Facebook)
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New Installation on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

The Wallkill Valley Land Trust, which helps maintain the 22-mile rail trail that connects Gardiner to Kingston, is constantly working to make the trails more accessible and welcoming to all types of nature lovers. The recent installation focusses on local bike riders.

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For many Ulster County residents, especially those in the New Paltz and Rosendale area, these stations are as obvious as the clouds in the sky. Others, however, couldn't be blamed for being confused with the structure that looks like a cross between a public water fountain and exercise equipment.

A new bike repair station on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
A new bike repair station has been installed on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (Wallkill Valley Land Trust via Facebook)
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New Bike Repair Stations on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

"Our new bike repair station was installed at the base of Joppenbergh Mountain in Rosendale over the weekend", the land trust recently shared on Facebook (below). A closer look at the repair station reveals a multitude of uses.

The perpendicular posts at the top of the station allow easy mounting of a bicycle, while the myriad attached tools assist with everything from seat adjustment to handlebar realignments. There's even an air pump to help with flats.

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While this bike-friendly addition to the rail trail encourages more riders, the Wallkill Valley Land Trust reminded all users to check trail markings during theory outings, as not all trails are bike friendly. "The yellow trail that goes to the [Joppenbergh] lookout and summit is for foot traffic only. Other trails on the mountain are multi-use", they said.

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