Empire State Trail Ride

Ride Along the Scenic Countryside

Take a bike ride to the country with us and enjoy the scenic views! We ride north to the beautiful hills and mountains of Westchester County on the Empire State Trail, parallel to the Saw Mill Parkway. We take the eBikes mostly along greenways up to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, then ride through a forest on an unpaved 1.5-mile dirt path that leads us to the South County Trailway/Greenway. Then we head over to the scenic Bronx River Parkway Greenway, riding toward the Bronx on more greenways as we make our way back to Manhattan.

This is the most scenic tour we offer. We pass a waterfall, a dam, some lakes, and a few streams, all great photo ops. The South County Trailway/Greenway was constructed mostly along the main line of the former New York and Putnam Railroad that was retired back in 1958. 

Route Overview

• 70% protected bike lanes/greenways
• 20% traditional bike lanes
• 10% shared road with cars/trucks
• Tour starts and finishes on 75th & 1st Ave

Inclusions

• Private guided tour

Important Info

• Must be 16+ years or older to take this tour
• Young adults ages 16-18 are welcome accompanied by an adult
• You should know how to operate a bike and feel comfortable riding in a busy city environment.
• Tour route is subject to change because of possible road closures due to summer street fairs, parades, construction, or NYPD activity.
• You will have the option at checkout to purchase raw footage of your trip for $25 or an edited video for $50
• Note that all members of my party are knowledgeable in operating a bike and feel comfortable riding around New York City.