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The Little Red Lighthouse – S-Curve Hill beneath the George Washington Bridge loop from 137th Street–City College

The Little Red Lighthouse – S-Curve Hill beneath the George Washington Bridge loop from 137th Street–City College

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The Little Red Lighthouse – S-Curve Hill beneath the George Washington Bridge loop from 137th Street–City College

02:26

50.0km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.33 km for 2.43 km

Open: • 5:00 AM-11:59 PM (otherwise closed)

After 43.9 km for 2.43 km

Open: • 5:00 AM-11:59 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.13 km

The Little Red Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Iconic building straight out of a picture book. Even if the approach to the bridge from here is a little complicated, the detour to the lighthouse is worthwhile.

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4.16 km

S-Curve Hill beneath the George Washington Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steep 160-foot climb from the Hudson River via switchbacks and a tunnel. If you're willing to make the ascent, visit Manhattan's highest point at the top...

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8.61 km

Southern Entrance to Henry Hudson Drive

Highlight • Trail

This is the Southern entrance to the "River Road"

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10.6 km

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The perfect spot to stop and enjoy a picnic with beautiful views over the Hudson River.

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13.9 km

Hudson Terrace

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great climb with a switchback overlooking the Hudson Valley.

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14.5 km

Englewood Boat Basin

Highlight • Parking

Most people get here because they miss a turn on the Henry Hudson Drive. It's a nice detour, plus you will do extra climbing as a bonus :-)

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15.8 km

Henry Hudson Drive

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful route, narrow road with car traffic

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28.2 km

Palisades Interstate Park

Nature Reserve

34.0 km

Bridge Over Green Brook Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cool view of the waterfall and unobstructed view across the river. In the summer the view of the waterfall can get blocked by the trees though.

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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

12.2 km

5.11 km

1.84 km

539 m

304 m

Surfaces

43.1 km

6.72 km

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 25 May

23°C

13°C

97 %

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The Little Red Lighthouse – S-Curve Hill beneath the George Washington Bridge loop from 137th Street–City College

The Little Red Lighthouse

S-Curve Hill beneath the George Washington Bridge

Southern Entrance to Henry Hudson Drive

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Hudson Terrace

Englewood Boat Basin

Henry Hudson Drive

Bridge Over Green Brook Waterfall

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