Rockland Lake West Side Path – Rockland Lake State Park loop from Nyack

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Rockland Lake West Side Path – Rockland Lake State Park loop from Nyack

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Rockland Lake West Side Path – Rockland Lake State Park loop from Nyack

02:37

23.1km

220m

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Hard run. 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 15, 2026

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Hook Mountain State Park

Highlight • Forest

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Lake View at Rockland Lake State Park

Highlight • Lake

10.3 km

Rockland Lake West Side Path

Highlight • Trail

Great new surface, nice views of the lake

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Rockland Lake South

Highlight • Lake

This 256-acre lake might seem pretty shrimpy alongside the mighty Hudson River to the east, but the lake has a nice road-ride loop all the way around it, and a small jetty leading into the water.

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12.9 km

Rockland Lake State Park

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful park, centred around its lake. The perfect spot for a break!

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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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18.3 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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19.1 km

Hudson River Waterfront Trail at Nyack Beach State Park

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Roughly a mile and a half of (mostly) empty handpicked gravel. Totally doable on a road bike. If you take the turn up to Rockland Lake beware the 12% gradient …

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