River routes: GPS + digital mapping resources -- Bike Hudson Valley

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(south to north)

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

A) GWB to Hoboken [bhvr1a]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | download GPX

B) Hoboken to Staten I [bhvr1b]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | download GPX

C) SI ferry to Verrazano [bhvr1c]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | download GPX

D) Ver bridge to SI ferry [bhvr1d]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | download GPX
E) South Manhattan to GWB: (no digital mapping or GPS resources)

+ (non-digital) overview map of entire route

?? route description for - [bhvr1a] : (to be added)

?? route description for - [bhvr1b] : (to be added)

?? route description for - [bhvr1c] : (to be added)

?? route description for - [bhvr1d] : (to be added)

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

A) GWB to Nyack [bhvr2a]: view map | on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

B) Nyack to GWB [bhvr2b]: view map | on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

?? route description for - [bhvr2a] : (to be added)

?? route description for - [bhvr2b] : (to be added)

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 ]

West side

A) GWB to Nyack [bhvr2a]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

B) Nyack to Bear Mt [bhvr3a]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

East side

A-B) Bear Mt to Ossining [bhvr3b]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

C-E) Ossining to Tarrytown [bhvr3c]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

F-J) Tarrytown to GWB [bhvr2b]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

variations East A-1, B-2. B-3, C-3, C-4, D-2, E-2: map on Bikely | KML | GPX

> our usual mix East 2009: map on Bikely | KML | GPX

+ (non-digital) overview map of entire route

GWB to Nyack - [bhvr2a]: see description under "GWB and River Road to Nyack"

Nyack to Bear Mt Bridge - [bhvr3a]:
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.

Bear Mt Bridge to Ossining with scenic options - [bhvr3b]:
From the Bear Mountain Bridge south thru Peekskill to Ossining along the east side of the Hudson River. 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 [bhvr3b]. Connects from and to other routes: Search on Bikely for [bhvr3a] + [bhvr3c]). This route last checked by us in 2009.

Ossining to Tarrytown with scenic options - [bhvr3c]:
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.

Bear Mt to Tarrytown variations - shorter more traffic - [bhvr3bv]:
Shorter more traffic than routes "Bear Mt to Ossining w scenit options" and "Ossinging to Tarrytown w scenic options" -- search on Bikely for [bhvr3b] + [bhvr3c]. For more info + alternate options + cue sheets, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/gwb_bm - routeID [bhvr3bv]. Not checked by since 2003.

Tarrytown to New York City + GWB - [bhvr2b]:
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.

Bear Mt to Tarrytown + NYC scenic - our mix 2009 - [bhvr3b09]:
How we rode down the East side of the River in 2009 -- visiting pretty views of the Hudson river on the way south thru Westchester county. For more detailed info + detailed cue sheets + variations + connections to other routes, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/gwb_bm -- routeID [bhvr3b09]. We've ridden it several times pretty much the same way, so we must like it. The map points were tweaked for GPS navigation in the direction given. Not checked by us since 2009.

GWB to Bear Mt Bridge sections in reverse:

Bear Mt to Nyack [bhvr3ar]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

Nyack to GWB [bhvr2b]: map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

+ (non-digital) overview map of entire route

?? route description for - [bhvr3ar] : (to be added)

Nyack to GWB - [bhvr2b]: see description under "GWB and River Road to Nyack"

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

Main route + variations E,F,G all tracks [bhvr4]: on Bikely | GPX

A) Newburgh-Beacon to Bear Mt [bhvr4a]: on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

B) Bear Mt to Newburgh + Beacon [bhvr4b]: on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

+ (non-digital) overview map

Bear Mt / Newburgh-Beacon bridge loop - [bhvr4]:
from Beacon south thru Cold Spring to the Bear Mountain Bridge, then north thru Storm King Mt to the Newburgh-Beacon bridge. For more info + alternates + links see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/r/bm_nb - routeID [bhvr4]. Good views of the Hudson river and mountains across it. This route last checked by us in 2009.

Newburgh-Beacon to Bear Mt Bridge east side - [bhvr4a]:
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.

Bear Mountain to Newburgh + Beacon west side - [bhvr4b]:
from the Bear Mountain Bridge, up the west side of the river, to the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Spectacular "corniche" section with the road cut into the side of Storm King Mountain, perched high over the Hudson River. Hilly. Some high-traffic high-speed sections. routeID [bhvr4b]. 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 [bhvr4a] + [bhvr3a] + [bhva5c]). This route last checked by us in 2009.

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

A) Beacon to Poughkeepsie (east) [bhvr5a] on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

B) Highland to Newburgh (west) [bhvr5b] on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

var) city of Beacon [bhvr5va] on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

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Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to Walkway over Hudson east side:

From Beacon to Poughkeepsie on the east 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 [bhvr5a]. This route not checked by me since 2004.

Walkway over Hudson to Newburgh-Beacon Bridge west side:

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.

city of Beacon:

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.

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

Mid-Hudson / Walkway loop [bhvr6w] on Bikely | cue sheet | Google Earth KML | GPX

Mid-Hudson Bridge / Walkway over the Hudson loop - [bhvr6w]:

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.

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

A) Poughkeepsie to Rhinecliff (east) [bhvr6a] on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

B) Kingston to Highland (west side) [bhvr6b] on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

var N) closer to river near Walkway [bhvr6vn] on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

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Walkway over the Hudson to Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge east side - [bhvr6a]:
From Poughkeepsie north to Rhinecliff on the east side of the Hudson River -- half of a loop around the two bridges. Mostly avoids higher-traffic roads. Map points supplied by GPS device, then tweaked, but not tested for GPS navigation. routeID [bhvr6a]. Connects with other routes on www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson - (search Bikely for [bhvr6b]). This route last checked by us in 2009.

Kingston-Rhinecliff to Walkway over the Hudson west side - [bhvr6b]:
From Kingston south to Highland +Walkway on the west side of the Hudson River -- half of a loop around the two bridges. Includes the best riding alongside the River north of Beacon, and lots of quiet roads thru the woods. Hilly. Mostly avoids higher-traffic roads. Map points supplied by GPS device, then tweaked, but not tested for GPS navigation. routeID [bhvr6b]. Connects with other routes on www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson - (search Bikely for [bhvr6a]). This route last checked by us in 2009.

variation N: Lloyd to Poughkeepsie the long way [bhvr6vn]:
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.

Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge to Rip Van Winkle Bridge [bhvr7a] - [bhvwr7b] : (no public digital mapping / GPS linked to these routeIDs)

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

A) Rip Van Winkle to Albany (east side) [bhvr8a] on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

B) Albany to Rip Van Winkle (west side) [bhvr8b] on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

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Rip Van Winkle to Albany Bridge - east side - [bhvr8a]:
From the Rip Van Winkle bridge north thru Hudson and Kinderhook to the Dunn Memorial bridge at Albany, going on the east side of the Hudson River -- half of a loop around the two bridges. Mostly avoids higher-traffic roads. Map points tweaked for GPS navigation, but not tested. routeID = [bhvr8a]. More info, cue sheet directions, and connections with other routes on www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson - (search Bikely for [bhvr8b] + [bhva7c]). This route last checked by us in 2009.

Albany to Rip Van Winkle Bridge - west side - [bhvr8b]:
From the Dunn Memorial bridge at Albany, south to the Rip Van Winkle bridge near Catskill, going on the west side of the Hudson River -- half of a loop around the two bridges. Mostly avoids higher-traffic roads. Map points tweaked for GPS navigation, but not tested. routeID = [bhvr8b]. More info, cue sheet directions, and connections with other routes on www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson - (search Bikely for [bhvr8a]). This route last checked by us in 2009.

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