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9 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

A truely exceptional road! I've gone in the summer during some of the hottest days and being under lots of shade makes the experience relieving. Going down 7 lakes drive itself is a calming route with beautiful scenery with lakes galore. Lots of places to stop and smell the roses. I have a particular route that i am in love with:
once you reach the end of 7 lakes dr. and hit rt 17, turn north (right) for several miles until you reach a traffic light in front of an overpass. A sign should say "harriman state park." Take the exit left which will bring you to that aforementioned overpass. turn right and you'll be greeted with miles of good surfaced twisties filled with hairpins, increasing/decreasing radius turns all while weaving through more beautiful lakes. eventually youll hit a traffic circle that crosses the original Seven Lakes drive. Take the second exit so that you essentially bisect 7 lakes dr. and continue in a straight direction. This next road is a bit more technical however still a great surface and good fun even if you're doing the speed limit. this road will take you to palisades pkwy, which you will take north. go north until you hit exit 16 on the left side and stay right at the fork right after (Tiorati Brook Rd.) This road is equally twisty and technical, still a great surface, and shadows a brook the whole way. eventually you will hit the first traffic circle you encountered in the beginning or 7 lakes drive (with the picnic area on the right if your going south) and that will complete your loop! my favorite ride in the hudson valley so far and encourage everyone in the area to try it out. safe riding!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This is nice road, great Sunday afternoon drive. You do have to watch out for bicycles, they pay attention to others on the road.approached from 17, and continued on to RT6 which was very twisty, and then onto RT9.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

One of the nicest NY rides

6 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Standard

Beautiful ride. Can get a little packed during weekends. Watch for bicyclists as well. The road can get rough in some patches, but mostly it's a smooth ride. Pro Tip - If coming from the city, take the Henry Hudson/Saw Mill/Taconic to US 6/202 and head west towards Bear Mountain Bridge to combine with the famous "Goat Trail" ride along the cliff slopes of Anthony's Nose. Then continue to the gorgeous Seven Lakes Dr.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

115 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Perkins Memorial Drive to scenic Bear Mountain is accessed via northeastern's Seven Lakes Parkway, is a must do option. The 3-mile Drive has several roadside viewpoints on the way to the 1,284' summit. The eastern face of the mountain overlooks the Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge. To the south, from the historical 40' tall-stone-lookout at the summit, wintering bald-eagles at nearby Iona Island and New York City's skyline 20-miles away, can be seen on a clear day.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

The classic I need to get the F%uck out of the city ride. This is usually my 1st ride out of the city in Spring with Bear Mountain and side roads.

30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Like it.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

If you are looking for a quick scenic ride through one of NY's state parks this is it. Numerous turns, hills, and lakes for viewing.

22 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Harriman is full of good roads. This is one of the main roads and thus has more traffic. It is still enjoyable and one of the few roads open in the winter months as well. Try some of the off-shoot roads like Arden Valley Road if you want something even more fun.