Hessian Lake – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Tarrytown

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Hessian Lake – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Tarrytown

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Hessian Lake – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Tarrytown

06:40

101km

1,210m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 48.6 km for 169 m

After 55.2 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.94 km

Half Moon

Viewpoint

3.83 km

River Crossing

Viewpoint

13.2 km

Nyack River Trail - Gravel stretch at the waterfront

Highlight • Trail

great stretch of fine gravel. can get crowded on nice days. open to walkers and riders.

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14.7 km

Nyack River Trail

Highlight • Trail

resting spot in the woods before starting the climb.

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14.9 km

Haverstraw River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You can enjoy almost five miles of biking along the river on this pretty, though sometimes narrow, trail. Watch out for other trail users, and please don't try this on …

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30.4 km

Peck's Pond

Lake

32.9 km

Grassy Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great spot, with a nice view of the Hudson River.

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34.3 km

Cedar Pond Brook

Lake

42.4 km

Old Jones Point Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

After Haverstraw, when heading to Bear Mountain, this option takes you to a car-free gravel/single track path.
Terrain can be rough here and there. Wider tires are a must. Be careful with rocks.

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48.7 km

Hessian Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful lake, sitting at the feet of Bear Mountain.

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50.4 km

Bear Mountain State Park

Nature Reserve

54.5 km

Bear Mountain Bridge view from Bear Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

55.3 km

On the plateau of Bear Mountain is the Perkins Memorial Tower. At the same time you have a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline and the mountains. In addition, you have a great view of the Hudson River.

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