Fort Washington Park Greenway – The Little Red Lighthouse loop from 145th Street

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Fort Washington Park Greenway – The Little Red Lighthouse loop from 145th Street

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(7749)

7,750

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Fort Washington Park Greenway – The Little Red Lighthouse loop from 145th Street

09:08

144km

1,450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.27 km for 2.43 km

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

After 137 km for 2.43 km

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.17 km

Fort Washington Park Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quite far from the center and the "usual" sights, but easy to reach with a rental bike. A pleasant change after the houses and asphalt sea of Manhattan.

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3.80 km

The Washington Bridge is impressive. Located in the Bronx. You can and should ride your bike over it. But if possible don't be afraid of heights! Only the entry is a little complicated with the bike. Please take a close look beforehand.
The rest of the route is then nice routine. A lot of people on the promenade (at least on public holidays). The lawns are packed with all sorts of people, chilling, grilling and partying. Nice to see.

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4.07 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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8.49 km

Fort Lee Park View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Park on a hill just off the Washington Bridge with great views of Manhattan. The small detour here is definitely worth it.

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20.2 km

Palisades Interstate Park

Nature Reserve

32.5 km

Piermont Railway Station (historic)

Highlight • Historical Site

A restored 19th-century train station building at the start of a beautiful gravel trail. You can find many other interesting details on the photographed information board, but you should still go there.

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32.6 km

Old Erie Rail Trail (gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From this point there is a view of the mighty bridge, which can be crossed on a great bike lane. It's still a long way to New York, but you could also take the train.

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58.8 km

Cedar Pond Brook

Lake

73.7 km

Bear Mountain State Park

Nature Reserve

96.5 km

Nyack River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nyack Beach State Park features a flat, two-mile multi-use path along the Hudson River, which is also part of the Hudson River Valley Greenway. The Nyack River Trail offers scenic views with the river on one side and the towering Palisades cliffs on the other. It is open for biking, walking, fishing, and cross-country skiing in the winter. The park is part of a larger network of parks including Rockland Lake, Hook Mountain, and Haverstraw Beach State Parks.

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