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East side of the Hudson river

Copake Falls to Ancramdale -- 23 miles or less, gentle-to-moderate hilliness. [ Description | Map ]

Farms of East Dutchess -- 54 miles, hilly. [ Details | Map + GPS | Cue sheet ]

Grand Tour of Columbia County -- 83 miles or 62 miles, hilly. [ Description | Map ]

Amenia - Millerton: Rail Trail and Roads -- 19 miles, mostly gentle or flat (24 miles with connection to Wassaic train station). [ Description | Map ]

Kinderhook Ramble -- 18 miles, mostly gentle. Quiet riding through beautiful farm country, and a pleasant village. 500 vertical feet, hill index 1.6. Start point: Kinderhook. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Livingston Orchards and Farms -- 13 miles (also 21 or 24 mile variations), gentle-to-moderate hilliness. An immersion in quiet farm country, with sweeping views of fields and orchards and the Catskill mountains in the distance. 700 vertical feet, hill index 2.4. Start point: Livingston. [ Description | Map ]

Circle around Mt Greylock -- 46 miles, somewhat hilly. Views of Mt Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts, pretty farms, and two historic towns. Three nice downhills, including the long, long descent down the Hoosic river valley. 2700 vertical feet, hill index 3.6. (Or 66 miles and very hilly, if you add on the climb and descent of Mt Greylock.) Start points: Hancock MA, Williamstown MA, North Adams MA, Pittsfield, MA, or Stephentown, NY.

Hills and Farms of Northeast Dutchess County -- 58 miles, continuously hilly. Beautiful farms with horses and cows on quiet roads, several fun descents. Variations with 32, 42, 46, and 71 miles. Start points Stanfordville, Millerton, Clinton Corners. 4300 vertical feet, hill index 4.3 [ Description | Map ]

Wandering Northwest Columbia -- 38 miles, moderate hilliness. [ Description | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Old Croton Aqueduct trail -- in Westchester county and the Bronx. Several mostly-off-road sections -- unpaved -- flat or gentle -- but requires significant riding on roads to connect those [ more details ]

Connect between Poughkeepsie train station and Salt Point + Northeast Dutchess county -- 17 miles one way, moderate hilliness (1200 vertical feet, hill index 4.0 -- less going back). [ Description | Map on Bikely | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Putnam Trailway -- mostly off-road -- over 7 miles complete and paved (as of January 2005 -- planned eventually for 12 miles) -- around Mahopac and Carmel in Putnam county. [ more details | rough map ]

Quaker Ridge -- 45 miles, hilly. [ Description | Map ]

Rhinebeck - Bard - Red Hook -- 19 miles, gentle hills. [ Description | Map ]

Rhinebeck to Tivoli -- 34 miles, gentle to moderate hilliness. [ Description | Map ]

Harlem Valley Wandering -- 29 miles, moderate hills, (shorter variations). [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Westchester County Trailways -- paved, mostly off-road. North County Trailway 21 miles, South County Trailway more than 8 miles in two (or more) separated sections. [ more details ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | GPS | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

Great Shawangunk Hill Loop -- 32 miles, with some big steep hills. Great descents, beautiful views. 3200 vertical feet, hill index 8.4. Start points New Paltz, Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park, Kerhonkson, Accord. [ Description | Map ]

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Stony Point Lakes + River -- 35 miles, hilly. Pretty lakes with islands, forest with views under the trees, some fun descents, also riding along the Hudson River. Near Stony Point + Harriman Park + Sloatsburg. (3000 vertical feet, hill index 5.1) -- [ map on Bikely | cue sheet on Bikely | download GPX ]

Seven Lakes + Bear Mt to the River -- 27 miles (or more), very hilly. At least one tricky traffic section, might even be illegal to go through it. Three (optionally four or five) fine descents in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks. 2800 vertical feet, hill index 6.7 (or 3700 feet in 32 miles with the climb Bear Mountain option). [ Description ]

Woodstock and around the Ashokan Reservoir -- 30 miles. Moderate hills. The arts and shops and food of Woodstock, plus beautiful views of the largest lake in the Hudson Valley and the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 1900 vertical feet, hill index 3.5. Start points Woodstock, Ashokan Reservoir, Zena, Boiceville. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Harlem Valley Rail to Trail to Falls -- 59 miles, moderate hilliness (shorter and longer variations). [ Description | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Harlem Valley Rail to Trail to Falls -- 59 miles, moderate hilliness (shorter and longer variations). [ Description | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

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New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

Harlem Valley Rail to Trail to Falls -- 59 miles, moderate hilliness (shorter and longer variations). [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | GPS | Map | Photos ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

Seven Lakes to the River -- 27 miles (or more), very hilly. Three (optionally four or five) fine descents in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks. 2800 vertical feet, hill index 6.7 (or 3700 feet in 32 miles with the climb Bear Mountain option). [ Description | Map ]

Harlem Valley Wandering -- 29 miles, moderate hills, (shorter variations). [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Westchester County Trailways -- paved, mostly off-road. North County Trailway 21 miles, South County Trailway more than 8 miles in two (or more) separated sections. [ more details ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | GPS | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

Harlem Valley Wandering -- 29 miles, moderate hills, (shorter variations). [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Westchester County Trailways -- paved, mostly off-road. North County Trailway 21 miles, South County Trailway more than 8 miles in two (or more) separated sections. [ more details ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | GPS | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

Westchester County Trailways -- paved, mostly off-road. North County Trailway 21 miles, South County Trailway more than 8 miles in two (or more) separated sections. [ more details ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | GPS | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

Westchester County Trailways -- paved, mostly off-road. North County Trailway 21 miles, South County Trailway more than 8 miles in two (or more) separated sections. [ more details ]

Westchester County Trailways -- paved, mostly off-road. North County Trailway 21 miles, South County Trailway more than 8 miles in two (or more) separated sections. [ more details ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | GPS | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

NYC to Bear Mountain Adventure -- 101 miles, hilly [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Connecting between Poughkeepsie train station and New Paltz -- 12 miles one way, moderate hilliness. [ Description | Map ]

Great Shawangunk Hill Loop -- 32 miles, with some big steep hills. Great descents, beautiful views. 3200 vertical feet, hill index 8.4. Start points New Paltz, Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park, Kerhonkson, Accord. [ Description | Map ]

Seven Lakes to the River -- 27 miles (or more), very hilly. Three (optionally four or five) fine descents in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks. 2800 vertical feet, hill index 6.7 (or 3700 feet in 32 miles with the climb Bear Mountain option). [ Description | Map ]

Woodstock and around the Ashokan Reservoir -- 30 miles. Moderate hills. The arts and shops and food of Woodstock, plus beautiful views of the largest lake in the Hudson Valley and the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 1900 vertical feet, hill index 3.5. Start points Woodstock, Ashokan Reservoir, Zena, Boiceville. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Westchester County Trailways -- paved, mostly off-road. North County Trailway 21 miles, South County Trailway more than 8 miles in two (or more) separated sections. [ more details ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | GPS | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

NYC to Bear Mountain Adventure -- 101 miles, hilly [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Connecting between Poughkeepsie train station and New Paltz -- 12 miles one way, moderate hilliness. [ Description | Map ]

Great Shawangunk Hill Loop -- 32 miles, with some big steep hills. Great descents, beautiful views. 3200 vertical feet, hill index 8.4. Start points New Paltz, Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park, Kerhonkson, Accord. [ Description | Map ]

Seven Lakes to the River -- 27 miles (or more), very hilly. Three (optionally four or five) fine descents in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks. 2800 vertical feet, hill index 6.7 (or 3700 feet in 32 miles with the climb Bear Mountain option). [ Description | Map ]

Woodstock and around the Ashokan Reservoir -- 30 miles. Moderate hills. The arts and shops and food of Woodstock, plus beautiful views of the largest lake in the Hudson Valley and the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 1900 vertical feet, hill index 3.5. Start points Woodstock, Ashokan Reservoir, Zena, Boiceville. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | GPS | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

NYC to Bear Mt by interior + river -- 99 miles, hilly [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

NYC to Bear Mountain Adventure -- 101 miles, hilly [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Rhinebeck to Tivoli -- shorter description

Rhinebeck to Tivoli -- 34 miles, gentle to moderate hilliness. [ Description | Map ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

NYC to Bear Mountain Adventure -- 101 miles, hilly [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Connecting between Poughkeepsie train station and New Paltz -- 12 miles one way, moderate hilliness. [ Description | Map ]

Great Shawangunk Hill Loop -- 32 miles, with some big steep hills. Great descents, beautiful views. 3200 vertical feet, hill index 8.4. Start points New Paltz, Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park, Kerhonkson, Accord. [ Description | Map ]

Seven Lakes to the River -- 27 miles (or more), very hilly. Three (optionally four or five) fine descents in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks. 2800 vertical feet, hill index 6.7 (or 3700 feet in 32 miles with the climb Bear Mountain option). [ Description | Map ]

Woodstock and around the Ashokan Reservoir -- 30 miles. Moderate hills. The arts and shops and food of Woodstock, plus beautiful views of the largest lake in the Hudson Valley and the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 1900 vertical feet, hill index 3.5. Start points Woodstock, Ashokan Reservoir, Zena, Boiceville. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

NYC to Bear Mountain Adventure -- 101 miles, hilly [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Connecting between Poughkeepsie train station and New Paltz -- 12 miles one way, moderate hilliness. [ Description | Map ]

Great Shawangunk Hill Loop -- 32 miles, with some big steep hills. Great descents, beautiful views. 3200 vertical feet, hill index 8.4. Start points New Paltz, Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park, Kerhonkson, Accord. [ Description | Map ]

Seven Lakes to the River -- 27 miles (or more), very hilly. Three (optionally four or five) fine descents in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks. 2800 vertical feet, hill index 6.7 (or 3700 feet in 32 miles with the climb Bear Mountain option). [ Description | Map ]

Woodstock and around the Ashokan Reservoir -- 30 miles. Moderate hills. The arts and shops and food of Woodstock, plus beautiful views of the largest lake in the Hudson Valley and the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 1900 vertical feet, hill index 3.5. Start points Woodstock, Ashokan Reservoir, Zena, Boiceville. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

NYC to Bear Mt by interior + river -- 99 miles, hilly [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

NYC to Bear Mountain Adventure -- 101 miles, hilly [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Seven Lakes to the River -- 27 miles (or more), very hilly. Three (optionally four or five) fine descents in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks. 2800 vertical feet, hill index 6.7 (or 3700 feet in 32 miles with the climb Bear Mountain option). [ Description | Map ]

Woodstock and around the Ashokan Reservoir -- 30 miles. Moderate hills. The arts and shops and food of Woodstock, plus beautiful views of the largest lake in the Hudson Valley and the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 1900 vertical feet, hill index 3.5. Start points Woodstock, Ashokan Reservoir, Zena, Boiceville. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

West side of the Hudson river

Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles. Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. Hill index 0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles (or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly. Greene County. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet | Photos ]

Orange Heritage Rail Trail -- 9 or more miles one-way (or more than 18 miles on pavement with return). Pleasant riding on a paved path, mostly off-road -- additional unpaved section also open. Also suitable for skates, wheelchair -- or walking with a stroller. Start points Monroe, Chester, or Goshen in Orange County. [ more Details ]

Lloyd - Highland Rail Trail -- about 5 miles on pavement with return. Very gentle. Pleasant off-road riding on a paved path -- additional unpaved section also open. A good place to ride for families with children. 60 vertical feet, hill index 0.9. Start point Lloyd (near Highland and Mid-Hudson Bridge). [ Photos ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills. Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout, Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake, and the highest summits in the Hudson Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill index 6.9. Start points New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

Farms and Orchards around New Paltz -- 49 miles, moderate hills (with shorter variations). [ Description | Map ]

Farms around New Paltz -- South -- 35 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills. Beautiful farms and orchards, with a big horse farm. Sweeping views of the Wallkill valley and the Shawangunk ridge. 1400 vertical feet, hill index 2.2. Start points New Paltz, Wallkill. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

New Paltz to Kingston Waterfront -- 44 miles. Moderate hilliness. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

New Paltz North : Trail + Roads -- 15 miles. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on roads. Mostly flat, except for one hill (not that long or steep -- and avoidable). Start point New Paltz. [ Description | Map ]

New Paltz South : Trail + Roads -- 17 miles. Mostly flat, except for one hill on the rail trail and one on the roads. Half on an unpaved "rail trail" mostly off-road, the other half on quiet roads. Start points New Paltz or Gardiner. [ Description | Map ]

NYC to Bear Mountain Adventure -- 101 miles, hilly [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

Connecting between Poughkeepsie train station and New Paltz -- 12 miles one way, moderate hilliness. [ Description | Map ]

Great Shawangunk Hill Loop -- 32 miles, with some big steep hills. Great descents, beautiful views. 3200 vertical feet, hill index 8.4. Start points New Paltz, Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park, Kerhonkson, Accord. [ Description | Map ]

Seven Lakes to the River -- 27 miles (or more), very hilly. Three (optionally four or five) fine descents in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks. 2800 vertical feet, hill index 6.7 (or 3700 feet in 32 miles with the climb Bear Mountain option). [ Description | Map ]

Woodstock and around the Ashokan Reservoir -- 30 miles. Moderate hills. The arts and shops and food of Woodstock, plus beautiful views of the largest lake in the Hudson Valley and the highest summits in the Catskill mountains. 1900 vertical feet, hill index 3.5. Start points Woodstock, Ashokan Reservoir, Zena, Boiceville. [ Description | Map | Photos ]

River routes -- along the Hudson river

(south to north)

New York Harbor Circle -- 43 miles or 50 miles, gentle. [ Description | Maps + GPS | Photos ]

GWB and River Road to Nyack -- 44 miles, hilly, popular. [ Description | Maps + GPS ]

GWB to Bear Mountain Bridge loop -- 92 miles (or 83 miles), hilly, notable traffic challenges. Could have two sections on dirt. [ Description | Map | GPS | Photos ]

Bear Mountain Bridge / Newburgh-Beacon Bridge loop -- 42 miles, hilly. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

Newburgh-Beacon Bridge / Mid-Hudson + Walkway -- 41 miles, hilly.

Mid-Hudson Bridge / Walkway over the Hudson loop -- 4 miles, gentle. [ Description | Map | GPS ]

Walkway over the Hudson / Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge loop -- 53 miles, hilly (or 48 miles with moderate hilliness). [ Description | Map | GPS ]

Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge to Rip Van Winkle Bridge -- 57 miles, moderate.

Rip Van Winkle Bridge to Albany -- 74 miles, moderate hills. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ]

NYC - New York City routes

George Washington Bridge to Central Park -- 18 miles. Gentle to moderate. [ Details | Maps + GPS | Cue sheet ]

NYC to Albany multi-day route

(south to north)

Prologue: Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Staten Island Ferry : 3.5 miles, gentle hills. [ map on Bikely | KML | GPX ]

Staten Island Ferry to the George Washington Bridge : 14 miles, flat to gentle. (no digital mapping or GPS)

George Washington Bridge to Bear Mountain -- West side : 42 miles, moderate to hilly. [ Bikely map1 | map2 | GPX1 GPX2 ]

Bear Mt to Newburgh-Beacon Bridge -- West side : 19 miles, moderate to hilly. [ Bikely map | Google Earth KML | GPX ]

Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to New Paltz : 22 miles, hilly. [ Google map | Bikely map | Google Earth KML | GPX ]

variation: Newburgh to Poughkeepsie [ Bikely map | Bikely cue sheet | Google Earth KML | GPX ]

New Paltz to Kingston to Rhinebeck : 30 miles, moderate hilliness [ map1 | map2 | Bikely map1 | map2 ]

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