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Westchester County

The Little Red Lighthouse – Tarrytown Reservoir loop from Yonkers

Bike touring routes & trails

Westchester County

The Little Red Lighthouse – Tarrytown Reservoir loop from Yonkers

Hard

2.7

(23)

89

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The Little Red Lighthouse – Tarrytown Reservoir loop from Yonkers

05:09

81.1km

690m

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: May 22, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.3 km for 2.43 km

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

After 47.2 km for 5.82 km

Open: • 6:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.29 km

Entrance to the Van Cortlandt Park Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Here you finally leave New York City and the actual bike tour can begin. The well-developed cycle path takes you through nature and only a few villages to Albany (if …

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2

6.30 km

Van Cortlandt Lake and Boathouse View

Highlight • Lake

This is the largest freshwater lake in the Bronx.

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3

14.1 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

18.5 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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5

42.5 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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50.0 km

Painters Point

Viewpoint

51.7 km

Half Moon

Viewpoint

8

52.0 km

Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Path

Highlight • Bridge

Very long bridge with its own, wide bike/pedestrian lane separated from the roadway, which also offers a few resting/viewing niches.

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9

52.7 km

Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Rest Area

I hope you won't need it, but it's good to know where to find tools and air pump.

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56.3 km

Tarrytown Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake, at the eastern end there is a kayak rental in summer. A short boat trip loosens up the cycle tour and cools you down.

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B

81.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

25.5 km

8.53 km

7.97 km

7.26 km

989 m

125 m

Surfaces

53.4 km

20.3 km

3.80 km

2.82 km

908 m

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Monday 22 June

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17°C

87 %

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