The Helderberg west loop takes you over a few of the higher peaks in the Helderbergs, and through Thacher Park in Upstate New York. The ride prominently features the Helderberg Escarpment — from distant views at the beginning of the ride, to spectacular views from Thacher Park at the end of the ride. The ride …
The Taconic Ridge South loop takes you east of the Hudson River, and through the mid-southern portion of the Taconic Ridge in eastern Upstate New York. Although this ride travels mostly along state highways, it is still relatively quiet with very little traffic. As you can see in the video, there are long stretches with …
The Mid-Hudson West loop takes you along the Hudson River’s west shore and back up through the Catskill foothills and Helderberg Mountains west of Albany, NY. This ride features several different nature preserves and sightseeing opportunities. Four-Mile Point Preserve is one that offers both, as it has several overlooks and a trail all the way …
This scenic motorcycle ride past Olana and Burger hill starts right out with some nice views and a great destination. On route 9G, as you head south out of Hudson, you’ll find the Olana State Historic Site on the left in about 3 miles. I highly recommend making the short run up to the site, …
This short loop around Saratoga Lake, near Saratoga Springs, NY, is sure to please your eyes the entire way around. The ride is easily accessible from I-87 exit 12, 13 or 14, or heading south out of Saratoga Springs on NY route 9P. The loop is short and sweet with only a few turns and …
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 …
This figure-eight loop starts near the fairgrounds in Schagticoke, NY. A nice medium-length trip that wends its way through the foothills of the Green and Adirondack mountains, along the New York/Vermont border, then back down along the Hudson River. The beautiful countryside quickly unfolds in front of you as you head north on NY route …
Here’s a medium-length loop through the Hudson Valley and eastern Catskill Mountains, which takes you past Kaaterskill Falls and Minnewaska State Park. The road time should be a little less than two and a half hours, but plan some extra time to make the hike back to the Kaaterskill Falls, and to the beautiful overlooks …
Here’s a short loop through eastern New York and western Massachusetts and to the beautiful Bash-Bish Falls, which borders the two states. The road time should be less than an hour, but plan some extra time to take a short hike back to the Bash-Bish Falls viewing platform. You will find the hiking trail from …
Here’s a short loop through rural county routes and past the beautiful High Falls in Philmont, NY — at 150 feet it is the highest waterfall in Columbia County. Park at the High Falls Conservation Area wayside and take one of the trails back to a nice view of the falls. You can also take …