| Route |
Contributor |
Last Updated |
Where |
Distance |
Tags |
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Rockland Lake Bike Trail |
bikeHV |
Aug 9th 2010, 11:15 |
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4.8km |
- Recreational
- Smooth
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| 3 mile loop on a paved path around and alongside the lake. See www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/f for more info + links. In Rockland Lake State Park, might sometimes be a fee for entry or parking. Last checked by us in 2010. |
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Staten Island ferry to Verrazano bridge |
bikeHV |
Jul 18th 2009, 04:08 |
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5.6km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- High traffic
- Unsafe
- Urban
- Scenic
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| from the ferry terminal south underneath the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
routeID [bhvr1c]. For sections of this loop before + after, search on Bikely for [bhvr1b] and [bhvr1d].
For more details and for careful cue sheet directions see "New York Harbor Circle": http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/verr_gwb/map/index.htm on the Bike Hudson Valley website.
(This route last checked by us in 2005) |
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Verrazano bridge to Staten Island ferry |
bikeHV |
Jul 18th 2009, 04:08 |
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5.6km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Unsafe
- Urban
- Scenic
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| from Fort Wadsworth north underneath the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, then on some seaside streets to the Staten Island - Manhattan ferry.
routeID [bhvr1d]. To connect from previous section of this loop, search on Bikely for "Staten Island ferry to Verrazano bridge" [bhvr1c].
For more details and for careful cue sheet directions see "New York Harbor Circle": http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/verr_gwb/map/index.htm on the Bike Hudson Valley website.
(This route last checked by us in 2005) |
|
city of Beacon |
bikeHV |
Nov 9th 2009, 02:15 |
|
6.5km |
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| tour of city of Beacon. For more info + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/nb_mh - routeID [bhvr5va]. This route not checked by us since 2004. |
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Mid-Hudson Bridge / Walkway over the Hudson loop |
bikeHV |
Nov 16th 2009, 04:48 |
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6.8km |
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| 4-mile loop around the two bridges across the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland. Gentle hilliness. Includes some streets with substantial motor traffic. For more details and connections with other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/mh_ww - routeID [bhvr6w]. Goes near the Poughkeepsie train station (Metro North + Amtrak). This route not checked by us since 2009. |
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Nyack Beach to Haverstraw path |
bikeHV |
Aug 5th 2010, 04:18 |
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7.6km |
- Recreational
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| Great views + quiet riding alongside Hudson River. 5 miles mostly unpaved. See www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/f for info + links to other routes. Southern third is flat, remainder has a few short steep hills. Last checked by us in 2010. |
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New Paltz South: Trail + Roads A |
bikeHV |
Jun 22nd 2010, 03:41 |
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13.1km |
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| Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. routeID [bhvw12a]. Connects with [bhvw12b] or [bhvw12v]. More info + cue sheets + links to other routes at Bike Hudson Valley: www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/np_wvrt_s
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GWBridge to Central Park Manhattan NYC |
bikeHV |
Jul 18th 2009, 04:03 |
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13.5km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- High traffic
- Unsafe
- Urban
- Scenic
- Touring
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| from New Jersey across the George Washington Bridge (GWB) onto Manhattan island and on to Central Park, the best big city bicycling loop in the world.
For more details and for careful cue sheet directions, see http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/nyc/gwb_central_park on the Bike Hudson Valley website.
routeID [bhvn2a]. For the other section of this loop seach Bikely for "Central Park to GWBridge Manhattan NYC" [bhvn2b]
(This route last checked by us in 2003) |
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Central Park to GWBridge Manhattan NYC |
bikeHV |
Aug 7th 2011, 02:24 |
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14.2km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- High traffic
- Unsafe
- Urban
- Scenic
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| from Central Park on the best big city loop road anywhere thru Manhattan and across the George Washington Bridge (GWB) west to New Jersey.
For more details and for careful cue sheet directions see http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/nyc/gwb_central_park
routeID [bhvn2b]. For the other section of this loop seach Bikely for "GWBridge to Central Park Manhattan NYC" [bhvn2a]
(route last checked by us in 2003) |
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In the Shadow of the Catskills - A |
bikeHV |
Aug 11th 2009, 10:29 |
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14.2km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Unsafe
- Scenic
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| section A: Catskill to West Camp.
It's one section of a loop around eastern Greene county. The full loop is around 75 miles and hilly (4400 vertical feet). It offers quiet farms and houses, the four pavilions by the shores of the Hudson River, changing views of the great wall of the Catskills.
For more details and careful cue sheet directions and connections to other sections of the loop, see "In the Shadow of the Catskills" at www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/x/w -- on Bike Hudson Valley, routeID [bhvw3a].
This route last checked by us in 2009. |
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New Paltz South: Trail + Roads B |
bikeHV |
Jun 22nd 2010, 03:41 |
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15km |
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| roads near south section of Wallkill Valley Rail Trail routeID [bhvw12b]. Connects with [bhvw12a] + [bhvw12v]. More info + cue sheets + links to other routes at Bike Hudson Valley: www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/np_wvrt_s |
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Lloyd to Poughkeepsie the long way |
bikeHV |
Nov 17th 2009, 04:38 |
|
15.7km |
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| from route 299 to the Walkway over the Hudson using more roads closer to the Hudson River.
Variation on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge to Walkway west side route -- search on Bikely for [bhvr6b]. For more info + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/mh_kr - routeID [bhvr6vn]. This route not checked by us since 2009. |
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GWBridge to Hoboken NJ |
bikeHV |
Jul 18th 2009, 04:07 |
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17.3km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- High traffic
- Unsafe
- Urban
- Scenic
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| from the George Washington Bridge and Fort Lee NJ south thru Edgewater + Weehawken to Hoboken -- from where the PATH train goes back to Manhattan. Or can connect to the next section: on Bikely search for "Hoboken to Staten Island" [bhvr1b]
For more details and for careful cue sheet directions see "New York Harbor Circle": http://www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/verr_gwb/map/index.htm - on the Bike Hudson Valley website. routeID [bhvr1a].
(This route last checked by us in 2005) |
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Ossining to Tarrytown w scenic options |
bikeHV |
Aug 10th 2009, 11:20 |
|
17.4km |
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| Route tries to find many river views, so it has many turns and extra distance -- but most of these are optional -- it's usually pretty obvious how to skip one of the viewpoints. For more detailed cue sheets + more info see GWB / Bear Mt Bridge loop on Bike Hudson Valley - www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/gwb_bm -- routeID [bhvr3c]. Connects from and to other routes: Search on Bikely for [bhvr3b] + [bhvr2b]). This route last checked by us in 2009.
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New Paltz to Poughkeepsie |
bikeHV |
Nov 16th 2009, 05:41 |
|
18.5km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Touring
|
| connect between New Paltz and the Poughkeepsie train station. For detailed cue sheet + more info + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/pok_np - routeID [bhvw14b]. This route not checked by since 2007. |
|
Harriman Park starter |
bikeHV |
Aug 23rd 2010, 01:59 |
|
18.8km |
|
| 12 mile ride among pretty lakes in Harriman Park. Hilly. See www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/sl_r for info + alternatives + links to other routes. About 800 vertical ft of climbing, but avoids the several longer climbs in the Park. Labels on map points form a cue sheet (click on Show, select Cue Sheet). Last checked by us in 2010. |
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Poughkeepsie to New Paltz |
bikeHV |
Nov 16th 2009, 06:04 |
|
19.1km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Touring
|
| connect between the Poughkeepsie train station and New Paltz. For detailed cue sheet + more info + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/pok_np - routeID [bhvw14a]. This route not checked by since 2007. |
|
Kingston waterfront to Rhinebeck |
bikeHV |
Jul 18th 2009, 04:04 |
|
20.1km |
- Onroad
- High traffic
- Unsafe
- Scenic
- Touring
|
| starts at the Rondout Creek waterfront in Kingston, New York, crosses over the Hudson River to Rhinebeck. Connects between touring routes on the West side of the Hudson River and routes on the East side. more details and a careful cue sheet see http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/nyc_albany/np_rhin on the Bike Hudson Valley website.
routeID [bhva6b]. For another route map that connects with this, search on Bikely for "New Paltz to Kingston waterfront loop - sec 1 [bhvw10a]"
(This route last checked by us in 2007.) |
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New Paltz South: Wallkill + horse farm variation |
bikeHV |
Jun 22nd 2010, 03:40 |
|
22.1km |
|
| Loop from Rail Trail with Wallkill village + horse farm. routeID [bhvw12v] [bhvw12]. Connects with [bhvw12a] + [bhvw12b]. More info + cue sheets + links to other routes at Bike Hudson Valley: www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/np_wvrt_s |
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New Paltz to Kingston waterfront loop - sec A |
bikeHV |
Aug 11th 2009, 09:03 |
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27.2km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Unsafe
- Scenic
- Touring
|
| from New Paltz to Rosendale to Kingston in Ulster county, New York -- mostly gentle. Makes a loop with Kingston waterfront to New Paltz loop - sec B -- can search Bikely for [bhve10b]. Loop has a variety of interesting settings -- beautiful farm country, three towns with shops and food, into the woods, and the Rondout waterfront. For more detailed info and for careful cue sheet directions, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/np_king on the Bike Hudson Valley website -- routeID [bhvw10a].
This route last checked by us in 2008.
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In the Shadow of the Catskills - B |
bikeHV |
Aug 11th 2009, 10:42 |
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29.7km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Low traffic
- Unsafe
- Scenic
|
| section B: West Camp to South Cairo.
It's one section of a loop around eastern Greene county. The full loop is around 75 miles and hilly (4400 vertical feet). It offers quiet farms and houses, the four pavilions by the shores of the Hudson River, changing views of the great wall of the Catskills.
For more details and careful cue sheet directions and connections to other sections of the loop, see "In the Shadow of the Catskills" at www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/x/w -- on Bike Hudson Valley, routeID [bhvw3b].
This route last checked by us in 2009. |
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Newburgh to Poughkeepsie west side |
bikeHV |
Nov 9th 2009, 12:50 |
|
29.8km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Scenic
- Touring
|
| from the Newburgh-Beacon bridge north on the west side of the river to the Walkway over the Hudson and Poughkeepsie near the train station. Mostly avoids higher-traffic roads. Goes by lots of fruit orchards, and some vineyards. Hilly. Labels on map points give detailed cue sheet directions (click on Show, then Cue Sheet). Not tested or tweaked for GPS navigation. routeID [bhva5c]. Connects with other routes on www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson, especially NYC to Albany stages - search on Bikely for [bhvr4b] + [bhva6c].
Last checked by us in 2009.
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Newburgh-Beacon to Bear Mt Bridge east side |
bikeHV |
Jul 29th 2009, 03:45 |
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29.9km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Unsafe
- Scenic
- Touring
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| from Beacon south thru Cold Spring to the Bear Mountain Bridge. routeID [bhvr4a]. Good view of Storm King Mountain across the Hudson River. For more detail see Bear Mt / Newburgh-Beacon Bridge loop on Bike Hudson Valley - www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson (Connects from and to other routes: Search on Bikely for [bhvr4b]). This route last checked by us in 2009. |
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Salt Point - Poughkeepsie connection |
bikeHV |
Nov 16th 2009, 04:27 |
|
30.3km |
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| Connects between Salt Point and Poughkeepsie train station and Walkway over the Hudson, using mostly quieter roads (but some short sections on busier roads). For more info + detailed cue sheet directions + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/east/pok_sp - routeID [bhve12b]. A couple of significant hills. Some sections by farms and along Wappinger Creek. This route not checked my us since 2005. |
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Hoboken NJ to Staten Island NY |
bikeHV |
Jul 18th 2009, 04:08 |
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32.1km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- High traffic
- Unsafe
- Urban
- Scenic
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| from Hoboken (with PATH train access from Manhattan) south thru New Jersey and across the Bayonne Bridge to Staten Island in New York, then east to the ferry back to Manhattan.
routeID [bhvr1b]. To connect from the previous section of this loop, search on Bikely for "GWBridge to Hoboken NJ" [bhvr1a].
For more details and for careful cue sheet directions see "New York Harbor Circle": http://www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/verr_gwb/map/index.htm - on the Bike Hudson Valley website.
(This route last checked by us in 2005) |
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Poughkeepsie to Rhinebeck 2007 |
bikeHV |
Nov 9th 2009, 01:12 |
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32.5km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Unsafe
- Touring
|
| From Poughkeepsie to Rhinebeck on the east side of the Hudson River, mostly avoiding higher-traffic roads. Labels on map points give detailed cue sheet directions (click on Show, then Cue Sheet). Not tested or tweaked for GPS navigation. routeID [bhva6c]
Connects with other routes on www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson -- especially NYC to Albany route stages.
(This route last checked by us in 2007) |
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Walkway over Hudson to Newburgh-Beacon Bridge west side |
bikeHV |
Nov 9th 2009, 03:23 |
|
33.5km |
|
| From Highland to Newburgh on the west side of the Hudson River -- half of a loop route.
For more info + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/nb_mh - routeID [bhvr5b].
This route not checked by me since 2004. |
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In the Shadow of the Catskills - D |
bikeHV |
Aug 11th 2009, 10:38 |
|
33.6km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Unsafe
- Scenic
- Touring
|
| section D: New Baltimore to Catskill.
It's one section of a loop around eastern Greene county. The full loop is around 75 miles and hilly (4400 vertical feet). It offers quiet farms and houses, the four pavilions by the shores of the Hudson River, changing views of the great wall of the Catskills.
For more details and careful cue sheet directions and connections to other sections of the loop, see "In the Shadow of the Catskills" at www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/x/w -- on Bike Hudson Valley, routeID [bhvw3d].
This route last checked by us in 2009. |
|
Nyack to Bear Mt Bridge |
bikeHV |
Aug 10th 2009, 10:49 |
|
34.1km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Unsafe
- Touring
|
| Nice views of the Hudson River, but also lots of unavoidable high-speed vehicle traffic. For more detailed cue sheets + more info see GWB / Bear Mt Bridge loop on Bike Hudson Valley - www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/gwb_bm -- routeID [bhvr3a]. Connects from and to other routes: Search on Bikely for [bhvr2a] + [bhvr4b] + [bhvr3b]). This route last checked by us in 2009. |
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Tarrytown to New York City + GWB |
bikeHV |
Aug 11th 2009, 12:18 |
|
34.5km |
|
| from Tarrytown (by the Tappan Zee bridge) thru Dobbs Ferry + Yonkers + the Bronx to Manhattan to the George Washington Bridge. For more detailed cue sheets + more info see GWB / Bear Mt Bridge loop on Bike Hudson Valley - www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/gwb_bm -- routeID [bhvr2b]. Connects from and to other routes: Search on Bikely for [bhvr3c] + [bhvr2a] + [bhvr1a]). This route last checked by us in 2009. |