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Hudson Valley Rail Trail – Lake Minnewaska loop from Poughkeepsie

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Hudson Valley Rail Trail – Lake Minnewaska loop from Poughkeepsie

Hard

4.7

(2535)

18,186

riders

Hudson Valley Rail Trail – Lake Minnewaska loop from Poughkeepsie

07:00

98.0km

1,270m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.40 km for 76 m

After 96.7 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.00 km

Hudson Valley Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Tail remains car free and allows fast progress. Watch out for hikers at the bridge head - increased foot traffic

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17.4 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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17.6 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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29.8 km

North Point Road, Mohonk Preserve

Highlight • Trail

This is an old carriage road in the Mohonk Preserve. You will be treated with great far-reaching views along here.

The wider Mohonk Preserve has 16 multi-use gravel and dirt trails, for both hiking and cycling.

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30.0 km

North Lookout, Mohonk Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

North Lookout is a wooden gazebo with a seated undercover area. This is a great place to have a rest and take in the panoramic views north.

This lookout is …

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32.4 km

Humpty Dumpty Road intersection with Laurel Ledge

Highlight • Trail

Humpty Dumpty Road and Laurel Ledge are old carriage roads within Mohonk Preserve. Along these roads there are imposing cliffs on one side and beautiful views out towards the Trapps …

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39.1 km

Viewpoint

53.1 km

Hamilton Point

Viewpoint

58.4 km

Lake Minnewaska

Highlight • Lake

Lake Minnewaska is a beautiful swim spot in the summer.

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73.5 km

Duck Pond

Lake

97.6 km

Mid-Hudson Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

5:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

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98.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.5 km

30.1 km

2.98 km

2.60 km

2.24 km

380 m

172 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

32.9 km

10.3 km

4.98 km

656 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 20 July

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Hudson Valley Rail Trail – Lake Minnewaska loop from Poughkeepsie

Hudson Valley Rail Trail

Huguenot Street Historic District

Wallkill Valley Rail Trail – New Paltz Section

North Point Road, Mohonk Preserve

North Lookout, Mohonk Preserve

Humpty Dumpty Road intersection with Laurel Ledge

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