Whaley Lake – Walkway Over the Hudson loop from Patterson

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Whaley Lake – Walkway Over the Hudson loop from Patterson

Hard

4.6

(6978)

13,984

riders

Whaley Lake – Walkway Over the Hudson loop from Patterson

06:19

106km

660m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 47.5 km for 286 m

After 53.8 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.66 km

Whaley Lake

Highlight • Lake

Whaley Lake is the largest lake in Dutchess County. So nice to ride here!

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28.5 km

Hopewell Junction Train Station

Highlight • Monument

Hopewell Junction is the location of the of the junction of the Newburgh, Dutchess and Connecticut railroad line with the New York and New England line.

Now, it is the …

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47.7 km

Morgan Lake

Lake

50.1 km

College Hill Park Pavilion and Scenic View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area is amazing. Short steep climbs. Amazing views. Perfect place to have lunch.

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52.9 km

Mid-Hudson Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

5:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

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55.2 km

Walkway Over the Hudson

Highlight • Bridge

Fantastic views to both sides. Wide enough for riders and walkers.

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57.8 km

Dutchess Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Dutchess Rail Trail is a 13 mile traffic free path. It is built on an abandoned railway line.

The trail runs from Hopewell Junction to the Walkway Over the Hudson in the City of Poughkeepsie

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98.7 km

Wetlands Along Maybrook Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This paved rail trail traverses two counties in New York — you can bike more than 28 miles on it if you go from end to end.

This particular section …

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