- Where: From the village of Rhinebeck (not far from the East end of the
Kingston-Rhinecliff bridge), north up the East side of the river through
Tivoli and Germantown to the East end of the Rip Van
Winkle bridge.
- 32 miles, gentle-to-moderate hills.
This one-way route along the east side of the Hudson River is
derived from a Loop route that goes on both sides of the river.
For more information and reports, check the Kingston-Rhinecliff
Bridge / Rip Van Winkle Bridge Loop.
- Highlights: Shaded roads in the woods. Lunch in Tivoli.
Sweeping views of orchards and farms of southwest Columbia county with the Catskill mountains beyond.
Also the historic mansion and
famous hilltop view of Olana.
- Characteristics: Mostly quiet roads. Some rolling hills --
with one longer climb and one steep climb.
- Maps: You should have detailed road maps of Dutchess and
Columbia counties
to do this route (see Road Maps).
Route Directions
alternatives
- could instead start from Rhinebeck by riding the last part of the
Rhinebeck - Tivoli
route in reverse.
- in Germantown, instead of Woods Rd and Dales Bridge, some other
pretty roads to try are Hog Trough Rd, Binghams Mills Rd, and Columbia
county Rt 31.
see also
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