Plumb Beach – Belt Parkway Bike Path loop from Fort Hamilton Parkway

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Plumb Beach – Belt Parkway Bike Path loop from Fort Hamilton Parkway

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Plumb Beach – Belt Parkway Bike Path loop from Fort Hamilton Parkway

02:41

45.9km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.9 km for 361 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.51 km

View of Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and Manhattan Skyline

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This stretch of the greenway has great views of the bridge and further on towards the city skyline.

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22.9 km

Plumb Beach

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This is a lovely and quiet beach that is not over crowded. Portable toilets are available on both sides of the purple and white building. As of August 2025, the …

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33.8 km

Belt Parkway Bike Path

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A beautiful traffic free bike path running along the Hudson. You gain fantastic views of Verrazano bridge which was at one point the longest bridge in the world.

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34.8 km

View of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from Shore Parkway Greenway

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Less traveled section of the route with nice views of the Verrazzano-Narrow Bridge and the Fort opposite on Staten Island.

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38.1 km

American Veterans Memorial Pier

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American Veterans Memorial Pier is a pier into the East River. It gives you great views of the Manhattan skyline and is a popular spot for fishing.

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38.8 km

Wooden Steps in Owl's Head Park

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Stay south of the road or you'll end up on the freeway instead of in the park.

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45.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

997 m

546 m

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

17.5 km

443 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

24°C

15°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

October 7, 2025,The big 3_30.8 km route

I have to say I'm a little ashamed that this was my first long ride since May, I've signed up to do the October 300 Mile ACS Challenge, so I'm going to have to figure out a way to get these miles done. Maybe it's time to get creative again!