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Port Imperial Waterfront – River Road to GWB Climb loop from 9th Street–Congress Street

Port Imperial Waterfront – River Road to GWB Climb loop from 9th Street–Congress Street

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4.6

(4798)

15,861

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Port Imperial Waterfront – River Road to GWB Climb loop from 9th Street–Congress Street

01:29

35.6km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 56 m for 23 m

After 35.6 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.40 km

Port Imperial Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the NYC skyline, and a wide, smooth lane to zip along when pedestrian traffic is light.

Tip by

14.1 km

Southern Entrance to Henry Hudson Drive

Highlight • Trail

This is the Southern entrance to the "River Road"

Tip by

18.0 km

Between GWB and 9W

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Not as busy as the 9W. Mostly broad and bike-friendly shoulders.

Tip by

21.2 km

River Road to GWB Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A couple hundred feet of climbing here from River Road in Fort Lee up to the George Washington Bridge .

Tip by

22.5 km

River Road (b/w Fort Lee & Hoboken)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Popular route connecting Hoboken and Fort Lee/the GWB (through Weehawken and Edgewater). This is a four-lane road and drivers aren't cautious, expect some close passes when shoulders are narrow, and …

Tip by

35.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

11.0 km

3.82 km

744 m

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

1.31 km

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 25 August

25°C

18°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 20, 2024,HHD Flood Damage Recon

As of several days ago (mid-August, 2024), Henry Hudson Drive aka "River Road" — a misnomer many NYC cyclists give to this roadway — is closed from the base of the Great Wall Climb through Alpine Circle due to pavement erosion from recent flooding. I wanted to see for myself. Unfortunately I expect we may not have access again until …

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Port Imperial Waterfront – River Road to GWB Climb loop from 9th Street–Congress Street

Port Imperial Waterfront

Southern Entrance to Henry Hudson Drive

Between GWB and 9W

River Road to GWB Climb

River Road (b/w Fort Lee & Hoboken)

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