Hudson Valley, New York motorcycle rides
The best motorcycle roads in the Hudson Valley & Catskills.
NYC riding is about where you go once you cross the bridge: Bear Mountain and Harriman for a quick escape, Storm King and Hawk's Nest for the longer loop, the Catskills for a full day.
- Roads in the app
- 2
- Miles mapped
- 6
- Best season
- May to October
- New-rider pick
- Seven Lakes Drive on a weekday, or the Taconic
The classics
The roads Hudson Valley, New York riders name first.
Numbers match the map. Where one's already in Rippin', it links straight to it.
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Hawk's Nest (NY-97)
Curves cut into the cliffs above the Delaware River near Port Jervis.
Watch for Police, and sightseers stopping at pullouts.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
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Storm King Highway (NY-218)
A ledge road above the Hudson near West Point.
Watch for Seasonal closures, narrow lanes and rockfall.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
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Bear Mountain & Seven Lakes Drive
The closest good riding to the city, through Harriman State Park.
Watch for Park traffic, police and damp shaded corners.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
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Route 23A through Kaaterskill Clove
The Catskills' steepest, most dramatic climb.
Watch for Hikers parked along the road and tight corners.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
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Taconic State Parkway
A long, scenic parkway north through the valley.
Watch for Short merges and no services on the parkway.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
In Rippin' now
2 roads you can ride and rank today.
Every one was added by a rider and checked by a person on our team. Each opens on Rippin' Live with the route, distance and leaderboard. How roads get added.
Before you ride
What locals would tell you.
- Leave early. Beat the bridge and park traffic out of the city.
- Shade stays damp. Corners under the trees hold water long after rain.
- Park roads mean enforcement. Expect closures and police on the famous ones.
- Track days are close. New York Safety Track, NJMP and Lime Rock.
Ride it with Rippin'
Record it, rank it, bring the crew.
- Record the ride. Tap Record and ride. Every mile pays points, and segments time themselves.
- Loop a road to claim turf. Ride a loop and the territory inside it is yours until someone takes it.
- Plan it with your squad. Meet spot, roll-out time and a ping to the riders most likely to say yes.
- Add the road we're missing. Draw the start and finish gates in Segments. A person checks it, and approved roads go live with your name on them.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What are the best motorcycle roads in Hudson Valley, New York?
NYC riding is about where you go once you cross the bridge: Bear Mountain and Harriman for a quick escape, Storm King and Hawk's Nest for the longer loop, the Catskills for a full day. The classics on this page: Hawk's Nest (NY-97), Storm King Highway (NY-218), Bear Mountain & Seven Lakes Drive, Route 23A through Kaaterskill Clove, Taconic State Parkway.
What's a good Hudson Valley, New York ride for a newer rider?
Seven Lakes Drive on a weekday, or the Taconic. Save the technical roads for when you're comfortable, and ride them early before traffic builds.
When is the best time to ride around Hudson Valley, New York?
May to October. Fall foliage weekends get crowded.
Does Rippin' have Hudson Valley, New York roads in the app?
Yes. Riders have added 2 roads around Hudson Valley, New York so far, each checked by a person on our team and each with a route, distance and leaderboard on Rippin' Live.
Can I add a road that's missing?
Yes. Open Segments in the app, tap Create a Segment, drop the start and finish gates, trace the line and send it in. A person on our team checks every road, and approved roads go live with your name on them.
Ride Hudson Valley, New York with Rippin'.
Download the app, ride the roads above with it recording, and add the ones we're missing. Every mile earns points.