Nice old railway bridge with a view – Springtown Truss Bridge loop from Esopus

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Nice old railway bridge with a view – Springtown Truss Bridge loop from Esopus

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8,386

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Nice old railway bridge with a view – Springtown Truss Bridge loop from Esopus

03:30

55.4km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.71 km

Esopus Meadows Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Lighthouse Park is located right on the Hudson River. It covers approximately 0.7 acres and has some picnic tables for you to sit and admire the riverside views. From here …

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15.4 km

View of Rondout Creek from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This red bridge is a great place to take in the views of the Rondout Creek.

Rondout Creek is a tributary of the Hudson River and flows through Rondout Reservoir. …

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22.6 km

Old Cementworks

Highlight • Monument

Almost like a ruined medieval fortress

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24.6 km

Cold Air Cave

Highlight • Cave

Vents cold air which is really refreshing on a hot day.

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25.1 km

Nice old railway bridge with a view

Highlight • Bridge

Great view of the Rosendale area. The boards are a little uneven and need a little maintenance.

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32.8 km

Springtown Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Springtown Truss Bridge crosses the Wallkill River. It was once formed part of the Wallkill Valley Railroad, running between Ulster County and New York city. The bridge was originally …

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35.7 km

Huguenot Street Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

In this National Historic Landmark District, there are 7 historic stone-house museums, a reconstructed church from 1717, an old burying ground and a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam. This is a …

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35.9 km

Wallkill Valley Rail Trail – New Paltz Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the part of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail which passes through New Paltz. The whole trail is approximately 22 miles in length and was the former Wallkill Valley …

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55.4 km

End point

Parking

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