Stuyvesant Falls Loop

by BKClark

This short loop starts along the Hudson River, and takes you down past Harrier Hill Park and back up past Stuyvesant Falls. It’s a nice quick ride, but has several connections along the way that can be used to extend it out to several hours, or even all day — see the Connections below.

Make sure you take the short walk back to the overlook at Harrier Hill Park. There’s a great place up there to have a picnic lunch with a stunning view of the Hudson River below and Catskill Mountains on the opposite side of the valley. For a view of Stuyvesant Falls, you won’t even have to get off of your bike. When you pull into the lot you can see (and hear) this large waterfall. It would however be a good time to hop off and get good look! Please enjoy the show, and as always: EnJoy the Ride!

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Directions: From Stuyvesant, NY head south on NY 9J. At the end of 9J, continue straight onto US 9 heading south. In Stockport, NY, turn right on W Atlantic Ave (watch for the sign for Harrier Hill Park), then right again on Rod and Gun Rd — this is the dead end road to Harrier Hill Park. Leave the park the way you came in, and when you get back to the intersection with US 9, go straight across onto county route 20 heading east. In about two miles, turn left on Lower Post Rd, then in about a mile, bear left on Gilligan Rd heading northwest — Gilligan Rd turns into Fitting Rd At the end of Fitting Rd, turn left onto county route 22 heading west. When you come to a “T”, turn right on county route 25 heading north. In Stuyvesant Falls, NY, continue straight onto county route 25A, then turn Right on Lindenwald Ave. The dirt road entrance to Stuyvesant Falls Park is on the left. When you leave the park, turn right on county route 25A heading north. At the intersection with US 9, continue straight onto US 9 heading north. In about a mile, turn left on county route 26A heading west. Route 26A takes you back to Stuyvesant, NY on route 9J and the beginning of the loop.

Tips: If you miss the turn on Lower Post Rd, and come to NY 9H, just turn left heading north, then turn left on county route 22 to continue west on the loop.

Shorthand: Stuyveasnt, NY – NY 9J[S]-> R-US 9[S]-> Stockport, NY – R-West Atlantic Ave[W]-> R-Rod and Gun Rd[W]-> Harrier Hill Park – S-Co 20[E]-> L-Lower Post Rd[NW]-> S-Fitting Rd[N]-> L-Co 22[W]-> R-Co 25[N]-> Stuyvesant Falls, NY – S-Co25A[N]-> R-Lindenwald Ave. -> Stuyvesant Falls Park -> R-Co25A[N]-> S-US 9[N]-> L-Co26A[W]-> Stuyveasnt, NY – NY 9J

Ride Details

  • Ride Type: Circular
  • Time: 0:45
  • Distance: 29.8 mi. (48 km)
  • Average Speed: 39.7 mph (64 km/h)
  • Road Type: US Route/State Routes/County Routes/Secondary Roads
  • Road Condition: 8 Smooth (a few rough sections).
  • Date Ridden: 7/24/2019
  • Maximum Elevation: 200 ft.
  • Traffic Lights: 2
  • Stop Signs: 4

Gas:
Cumberland Farms – Columbiaville, NY

Food:
Pico de Gallo – Stuyvesant, NY

Lodging:

Camping:
Hudson River Islands – Columbiaville, NY

Repair Shops:

Attractions:
Harrier Hill Park – Stockport, NY
Stuyvesant Falls – Stuyvesant Falls, NY
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site – Kinderhook, NY

Connections:
Burger Hill – Olana Loop -> Bear Mountain
Siegel Kline Kill->Schodack Iisland