Leave the New York City traffic behind and visit historic Governors Island with its bike paths, walking trails, gardens, hammocks and even a couple restaurants. You will be surprised at the gorgeous views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Statue of Liberty. If you want to ride a bike around the island, you’ll find a couple …
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It goes without saying that a trip to New York City is incomplete without a visit to Central Park. But most people don’t realize that the best way to see Central Park is via the great full loop bike path that circumnavigates the park. It is an especially efficient way to get a broad overview …
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Although this trail seems to perpetually be under construction of one form or another, it falls into the category of “a trail with great potential.” It is one of the many wonderful bike routes in Manhattan that is theoretically car-free. Unfortunately, all of the constant detours distract from this laudable goal of being a safe …
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Manhattan’s longest car-free bike path will amaze you when you realize what great biking venues are available in NYC. From Inwood Park in the north to The Battery (Battery Park) in the south, this bike path has it all. First of all, you can access this trail from anywhere in New York City by utilizing …
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This trail offers a bit of everything – hill-climbing, mountain-top scenery, historical settlements, rural, religious icons – and is suitable for all levels of fitness and ages. Don’t rush this trail as you risk missing something special. It is very well signposted and maintained. Take food & drink with you and find a suitable spot …
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This segment of the Kyoto Trail has a bit of everything – river crossings, hill-climbs, secluded hamlets, Shinto shrines, history, great scenery. I commenced this hike at the J.R.Hozukyo Station, after a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto Station, then walked 2km to the trail proper. The forst 7km is along the banks of the Kiyotaki …
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