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Main Map | River routes map | Overview of Routes | by Difficulty


GPS latitude-longitude = N41.9478,W74.1815 = 41.9478,-74.1815  [on Google Maps]
alt parking at west end = N41.9335,W74.2219 = 41.9335,-74.2219  [on Google Maps]

GPS latitude-longitude = N41.9478,W74.1815 = 41.9478,-74.1815  [on Google Maps]
alt parking at west end = N41.9335,W74.2219 = 41.9335,-74.2219  [on Google Maps]

A) Catskill to West Camp [bhvw3a]:

map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

B) West Camp to South Cairo [bhvw3b]:

map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

C) South Cairo to New Baltimore [bhvw3c]

map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

D) New Baltimore to Catskill [bhvw3d]:

map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX
overview map (non-digital non-GPS) normal resolution | large | very large

Labels on points for these route sections on Bikely.com make a detailed cue sheet. At the Bikely route map, click on Show, then select Cue Sheet.

In the Shadow of the Catskills - A - [bhvw3a]: 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.

In the Shadow of the Catskills - B - [bhvw3b]: 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.

In the Shadow of the Catskills - C - [bhvw3c]: section C: South Cairo to New Baltimore. 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 [bhvw3c]. This route last checked by us in 2009.

In the Shadow of the Catskills - D - [bhvw3d]: 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. 

west end latitude-longitude = N41.7365,W74.0013 = 41.7365,-74.0013  [on Google Maps]
mid-path latitude-longitude = N41.7332,W73.9739 = 41.7332,-73.9739  [on Google Maps]

A) New Paltz to Ashokan Res [bhvw7a] map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | download GPX

B) Ashokan Res to New Paltz [bhvw7b] map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | download GPX

variation D) Boiceville loop [bhvw7d] Google Earth KML | download GPX

 + (non-digital)  overview map

(see also digital maps of similar routes set up by other riders -- not checked by us:
 . . . [ beelzebub on Bikely | jeanputzer on MapMyRide | roadiegirl on MapMyRide ]

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir - section A - [bhvw7a]: first half of a hilly 59 mile loop of 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. For second half of loop can search on Bikely for [bhvw7b]. For lots more info, map of full loop, variations, and detailed cue sheet, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/np_ash - routeID [bhvw7a]. Map points have been tweaked + tested for GPS navigation in the direction given. Each section has fewer than 500 points, which is helpful for many GPS units. Not checked by us since 2009.

passes near: Minnewaska, Kerhonkson, Mombaccus, Olivebridge, Shokan.

New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir - section B - [bhvw7b]: second half of a hilly 59 mile loop of 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. For first half of loop can search on Bikely for [bhvw7a]. For lots more info, map of full loop, variations, and detailed cue sheet, see www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/np_ash - routeID [bhvw7b]. Map points have been tweaked + tested for GPS navigation in the direction given. Each section has fewer than 500 points, which is helpful for many GPS units. Not checked by us since 2009.

passes near: Shokan, Stone Ridge, High Falls, Mohonk.

variation D passes near Woodstock, Boiceville.

start point latitude-longitude = N41.7466,W74.0900 = 41.7466,-74.0900  [on Google Maps]

start point latitude-longitude = N41.7466,W74.0900 = 41.7466,-74.0900  [on Google Maps]

created by mbergen21:  GPS-capable route map on MapMyRide . . . (not checked by us)

 + ? routeID [bhvw9a] - [bhvw9b] : (no public digital mapping / GPS linked to these routeIDs)

 + (non-digital)  overview map

start point latitude-longitude = N41.7466,W74.0900 = 41.7466,-74.0900  [on Google Maps]

Whole loop w variations [bhvw10] download GPX

A) New Paltz to Kingston [bhvw10a] on  Bikely | Google Earth KML | download GPX

B) Kingston to New Paltz [bhvw10b] on Bikely | Google Earth KML | download GPX

 + (non-digital)  overview map

New Paltz to Kingston waterfront loop - sec A - [bhvw10a]:  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.

Kingston waterfront to New Paltz loop - sec B - [bhvw10b]:  from Kingston to New Paltz in Ulster county, New York -- has several substantial hill climbs, then long gentle thru the woods + marshes, then apple orchards. Completes a loop with New Paltz to Kingston waterfront loop - sec A -- can search Bikely for [bhve10a]. 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 [bhvw10b]. This route last checked by us in 2008. 

start point latitude-longitude = N41.7466,W74.0900 = 41.7466,-74.0900  [on Google Maps]

 

start point latitude-longitude = N41.7468,W74.0893 = 41.7468,-74.0893  [on Google Maps]

  • 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. [ Details | Map | GPS | Cue sheet ] 

A) rail trail south fr New Paltz [bhvw12a] map on Bikely | KML | GPX

B) roads back north to New Paltz [bhvw12b] map on Bikely | KML | GPX

v) Wallkill + horse farm variation [bhvw12v] map on Bikely | KML | GPX

GPX file with all tracks on one map 

start point latitude-longitude = N41.7468,W74.0893 = 41.7468,-74.0893  [on Google Maps]

GPX file with all tracks + key waypoints

 . . . GPX only key tracks for main route

 . . . GPX key tracks for route with Variations H or R

 . . . GPX key tracks for route with Variations X

sections:

A) GWB to Saddle River [bhvw13a] map on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

B1) SaddleR to Willow Grove [bhvw13b] track in main GPX file + main key GPX

B2) Willow Grove to Bear Mt:  track in main GPX file + main key GPX

 . . . vars H + R: tracks in main GPX file + var H key GPX

 . . . var X: track in main GPX file + var X key GPX

B3) down from Bear Mt: track in main GPX file

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

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

 + (non-digital) overview map of entire route

description on Bikely: GWBridge to Saddle River NJ - [bhvw13a]:  across the GWB into New Jersey, north + west thru Bergen county to Saddle River. Route tries to mostly select quieter roads. It's one stage of a loop north thru the Seven Lakes to Bear Mountain, then along the Hudson River south back to the GWB. The full loop is about 100 miles and hilly. It is the great (non-train-supported) bicycling adventure from New York City -- lakes with islands, river views, mountain views, classic descents. The next stage is "Saddle River NJ to Harriman Park NY" -- can search on Bikely for [bhvw13b]. For more details and for careful cue sheet directions see NYC to Bear Mt Adventure: www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/west/nyc_bm/map on Bike Hudson Valley -- routeID [bhvw13a]. This route last checked by us in 2009.

A) Poughkeepsie to New Paltz [bhve14a]: on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

B) New Paltz to Poughkeepsie [bhve14b] : on Bikely | Google Earth KML | GPX

Description on Bikely.com [bhve14a]: Poughkeepsie to New Paltz --
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.

Description on Bikely.com [bhve14b]: New Paltz to Poughkeepsie --
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.

start point latitude-longitude = N41.7490,W74.0856 = 41.7490,-74.0856  [on Google Maps]

* Harriman Lakes starter [ map on Bikely | download GPX ]

* Lakes of Harriman Park [ map on Bikely | download GPX ]

* Stony Point Lakes + River [ map on Bikely | download GPX ]

see also

Main Map | River routes map | Overview of Routes | by Difficulty


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