REConnect
Ulster County Recreation
REConnect
  •   About REConnect
  •   Search for Recreation
  •   Map Legend
  •   Help

  Measure

To measure:
Select a tool below (area or length)

Then on the map:
Single-click to Start measurement
Double-click to End measurement

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  Search

Search

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Help

This version of REConnect was designed for users to find their interests more quickly. The search buttons and search bar allows you to see exactly what interests you and filter results by proximity to the user. You are still welcome to zoom around the map and click on areas of interest

Tips

Click a search button  to start a search


 Type your own search 


Filter results by distance  (if you are in Ulster County)


Click on a search result for location and feature info:


Info from search result or by just clicking on the map
Provides general and contact information, as well as links to driving directions, nearby food and lodging


Click  to zoom to your location (bottom left of map)

Map Legend

..Click an item to search...

Rail Trail Rail Trail

Hiking Trail Hiking Trail

Bike Route Bike Routes

Scenic Byway Scenic Roads


Map Legend

..Click an item to search...

Rail Trail Rail Trail

Hiking Trail Hiking Trail

Bike Route Bike Routes

Scenic Byway Scenic Roads


Help

This version of REConnect was designed for users to find their interests more quickly. The search buttons and search bar allows you to see exactly what interests you and filter results by proximity to the user. You are still welcome to zoom around the map and click on areas of interest

Tips

Click a search button  to start a search


 Type your own search 


Filter results by distance
(if you are in Ulster County)


Click on a search result for location and feature info:


Info from search result or by just clicking on the map
Provides general and contact information, as well as links to driving directions, nearby food and lodging


Click  to zoom to your location (bottom left of map)

Save to Phone

Once you’ve loaded the web page, press the menu key or “Settings” button. On the list of options, press “More” then select “Add shortcut to home screen”.


Once you’ve loaded the web page, press the menu key or “Settings” button. On the list of options, press “More” then select “Add shortcut to home screen”.




Welcome to REConnect!

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Welcome to Ulster County! REConnect is an interactive mapping tool designed to help you plan your Ulster County adventure. Roughly one-third of the lands and waters of Ulster County are publicly-accessible for everyone. We encourage Ulster County residents and visitors to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle by taking advantage of these amazing recreational opportunities that exist throughout the County.

For additional information on any of the recreational or dining features on the map, just click on the icon and additional information will be displayed.

We hope that you will enjoy using Ulster County REConnect whether you are a resident of or a visitor to our region. We encourage you to get outdoors and explore our recreational resources firsthand…don’t just take our word for it!

 

Have a suggestion or feedback? Let us know. Fill out our contact form.


Ulster County REConnect evolved out of the production of a printed recreation map enclosed with the 2011 Ulster County Tourism Travel Guide. This initiative is a joint effort between Ulster County Department of Information Services and the Department of the Environment.

Emphasis on Speed and Reliability

  • With the rapid growth of mobile web traffic, this version was developed to work on all devices, scaling accordingly with screen size.
  • Migrated away from traditional GIS app of toggling layers. Opted for a pre-rendered base map with more features shown as users zoom in. All features searchable.

Integrated Browser Geo-Location Services

  • For users in Ulster County, they will have the ability to filter search results relative to their phone or PC location. Allows users to identify features near to them.
  • For users outside of Ulster or those who don't allow location access, they will perform county-wide searches
  • Location allow us to pass user location to Google for Directions and finding "Nearby Food"

Searchable Content

  • added new content searching, old REConnect has no search functionality
  • search gets users to their actual areas of interest faster
  • built pre-defined search terms for easy 1-click searching. This also allows us to drive users to specific types of features that we feel represent Ulster County
  • old method of map panning with click for information is still available.

Other Notables

  • Integrated feature phone numbers into Call links for mobile phones
  • Styled to match Tourism's Recreation Guide and map

Ulster County REConnect is not possible without many agencies and organizations that graciously provided us with their data. Those groups are: Esopus Creek Conservancy, Finger Lakes Trail Conference, Frost Valley YMCA, Mohonk Preserve, New York / New Jersey Trail Conference, NYC Department of Environmental Protection, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, Scenic Hudson, Ulster County Planning Department and the Ulster County Transportation Council.

Information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. Ulster County provides geographic information systems (GIS) data with no claim as to the completeness, usefulness, or accuracy of its content, positional or otherwise.

The Ulster County REConnect application is designed to be used for the planning of recreational activities. The users should be aware of all rules and regulations relevant to recreational activities that are accessible through this application. Outdoor activities are potentially hazardous. There is always the possibility of personal injury or even death. It is the user's responsibility to understand and accept the risks involved and to take adequate precautions against them. Although care is taken to provide accurate information on UC RECconnect, this cannot ever be a substitute for thorough research, planning and judgement with regards to a particular outdoor activity.