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With vistas of the Catskill Mountains and a vast blue lake, the Ashokan Reservoir Promenade is a paved pathway that spans just shy of 3 miles along the reservoir's southern shoreline.
About the Route
The trail follows the edge of the reservoir between Olivebridge, a hamlet in southeastern New York, and the western outskirts of Kingston. Along the way, look for bald eagles or deer on the forested slopes that surround the trail. Dogs are not allowed on the Promenade.
Connections
Explore the north side of the reservoir on the nearby Ashokan Rail Trail, where dogs are welcome.
The Ashokan Reservoir Promenade runs between NY-28A (Olivebridge) and BWS Rd (Kingston), both of which offer parking.
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Rode my bike from parking lot to about 2.5 miles and then turned around. It is beautiful and a must see. I love that it doesn't allow cars. The views of the mountains are just ridiculous.
I rode this short "trail" today in conjunction with the nearby Ashokan Rail Trail. There is no direct connection between the trails but it's an easy route on road to get from one to the other. Wonderful views of the Catskill Mountains and the Ashokan Resevoir that is created by the dam you are riding on top of.
This is a short but amazing trail on the south side of the reservoir. The word is they will be opening a longer trail on the north side. It is absolutely beautiful and, although it is only a couple of miles, it took me over an hour due to all the photo ops along the way.
You won't regret this side trip.
I live nearby and have biked and hiked this several times. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
It's not very long, but the scenery is outstanding. Fresh mountain breezes, good asphalt surface and sometimes the NYC water department runs a fountain nearby that blows cool water on hot days. Just do it.
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