Putnam Trail – South County Trailway loop from Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street

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Putnam Trail – South County Trailway loop from Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street

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Putnam Trail – South County Trailway loop from Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street

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16.5km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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530 m

Van Cortlandt Lake and Boathouse View

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This is the largest freshwater lake in the Bronx.

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551 m

Putnam Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It's part of the Empire State Trail that runs north to Albany and is great for multi-day tours.

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2.81 km

South County Trailway

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Actually a very long bike path, which merges into the North County Traiway in the north. Rammed, you can cycle many tens of kilometers undisturbed through beautiful nature. Pure enjoyment.

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12.2 km

Tibbetts Brook Park

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This 161-acre park, named for George Tibbetts, a Briton who settled the land in 1668, was one of the first parks in the area and has been around since 1927. …

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12.4 km

South County Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Part of the South County Trailway, you can cycle tens of kilometers (or miles) through beautiful forests without stopping.

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14.6 km

This 12-mile trail is a favorite among bikers, runners, and hikers, as it predominantly traces the former right-of-way of the New York and Putnam Railroad, which operated until its abandonment in 1958.

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15.7 km

Grand Central Stones

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Here are samples of thirteen different stones that were used in the construction of Grand Central Station in New York at the beginning of the 20th century. The small pillars …

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16.0 km

Entrance to the Van Cortlandt Park Greenway

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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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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

781 m

251 m

< 100 m

Surfaces