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Ashokan Reservoir – Ashokan Rail Trail loop from Shokan

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
New York
Ulster County
Shokan

Ashokan Reservoir – Ashokan Rail Trail loop from Shokan

Moderate

2.7

(15)

34

riders

Ashokan Reservoir – Ashokan Rail Trail loop from Shokan

03:04

49.7km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Catskill Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.39 km

Frozen Ashokan Reservoir

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Forest area between the Ashokan Reservoir and the Ashokan Rail Trail, south from Shokan. It is a true delight cycling through it, whether you're approximating the water or just cruising through the Rail Trail.

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8.07 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

11.4 km

Bushkill Unit

Nature Reserve

4

23.1 km

Ashokan Reservoir

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This massive reservoir spans more than 8,000 acres and, depending on who you talk to, is somewhere around 180 to 190 feet deep. It makes for great scenery on your …

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5

24.0 km

View of Ashokan Reservoir and Catskill Mountains

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Scenic road that runs right next to the Ashokan Reservoir. Great views of the Reservoir and the Catskill Mountains

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6

40.2 km

Ashokan Rail Trail

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The Ashokan Rail Trail is a great multi-use trail, that has a compact surface. This trail runs beside the Ashokan Reservoir. It is open during daylight hours.

There are parking areas and restrooms at the trailheads.

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7

41.6 km

Old stone wall

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Good view. Don’t touch, has poison ivy

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B

49.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

18.0 km

4.71 km

1.05 km

458 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

18.3 km

2.12 km

841 m

185 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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