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NY State OPRHP Findings Statement January 2026

HHFT designated to build and operate Fjord Trail

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic PreservationHUDSON HIGHLANDS FJORD TRAIL INC DBA “HHFT”January 20, 2026

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Description

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation confirms that Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, Inc. will construct, operate, and maintain the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail between Beacon and Cold Spring under a cooperative agreement to be supplemented and then replaced by a long-term operation and maintenance agreement. HHFT must secure sufficient financing for each construction phase and is obligated to implement mitigation measures and monitoring programs identified in the FGEIS and its exhibits.

Contract Details

Vendor

HUDSON HIGHLANDS FJORD TRAIL INC DBA “HHFT”

Agency

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, NY

Contract Type

FACILITIES

Document Date

January 20, 2026

Contract Term

Construction phases anticipated through 2031; post-opening traffic and emergency monitoring for three years after full trail opening

Renewal Info

Current cooperative agreement requires phase-by-phase financing evidence and will be supplemented for each construction phase; upon substantial completion it will be superseded by an operation and maintenance agreement establishing ongoing responsibilities. Specific renewal or extension terms are not detailed in the Findings.

Issuing Agency