I hear a lot about riding Route 9W in NJ for NYC-area riders. I would like to check this out myself, however I am not able to ride to any path. Does anyone know if there is a place near Route 9W where I can drive, park my car, then ride?
Where are you based?
I see people parking along the street just off the GWB.
There is no path you just ride on the street to get there.
park anywhere on the New Jersey Side or park anywhere in manhattan cross the bridge and go 9W north till
piermont. about 18 miles
rockland park about 20 miles
bear mountain about 44 miles
If you’re coming from NYC, you can park in the Ft Lee Historical Park. A lot of people also park along Hudson Terrace.
Take Hudson Terrace North to the end, Left and a Right and you’re on 9W. It’s a great road, have fun…!
park anywhere on the New Jersey Side or park anywhere in manhattan cross the bridge and go 9W north till
piermont. about 18 miles
rockland park about 20 miles
bear mountain about 44 miles
Those are good landmarks, just FYI to the OP - the above miles are 1 way, double to get back…!
Don’t skip the climb at the Alpine Boat Basin on your way to North, and hit it again on your way back.
You can also try the Fort Lee Municipal parking lot. Take the last exit on the NJ turnpike before the GW bridge and after the stoplight make the first right. The ride from the municipal lot to Hudson Terrace is less than a mile. I park there if I go during the week because I am not sure of the parking restrictions on Hudson Terrace.