South County Trailway – South County Trailway loop from Baychester Avenue

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South County Trailway – South County Trailway loop from Baychester Avenue

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South County Trailway – South County Trailway loop from Baychester Avenue

06:07

106km

510m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.98 km

Van Cortlandt Lake and Boathouse View

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This is the largest freshwater lake in the Bronx.

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9.28 km

Van Cortlandt Lake

Lake

11.3 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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26.3 km

Woodlands Lake

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I hope you won't need it, but it's good to know where to find tools and air pump.

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26.9 km

Great Hunger Memorial Park

Forest

46.9 km

Echo Lake

Lake

53.1 km

Red Bridge over the Croton Reservoir

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As usual when passing this spot, great view. Almost with any type of weather.

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54.8 km

North County Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful section of the North County Trailway, where you get to ride surrounded by trees and along the small Echo Lake.

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83.2 km

Van Cortlandt Greenway

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The path is also easy to navigate in the summer heat, as it is nice and shady and often close to cooling water.

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93.6 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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97.1 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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106 km

End point

Train Station

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