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New York County

Roosevelt Island Tramway – Roosevelt Island Lighthouse loop from Roosevelt Island

Bike touring routes & trails

New York County

Roosevelt Island Tramway – Roosevelt Island Lighthouse loop from Roosevelt Island

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3.4

(4)

42

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Roosevelt Island Tramway – Roosevelt Island Lighthouse loop from Roosevelt Island

00:26

6.48km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 640 m for 64 m

After 2.55 km for 105 m

After 5.55 km for 56 m

After 6.20 km for 74 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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663 m

View of Queensboro Bridge from Roosevelt Island Tramway

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The Queensboro Bridge was the first road connection between Manhattan and Queens and initiated the rapid development of the previously largely rural borough of Queens.
50 people died during the …

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695 m

Roosevelt Island Tramway

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Great views of Manhattan

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4.32 km

The Girl Puzzle and Blackwell Island Lighthouse

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New work of art honoring the investigative journalist Nellie Bly. She wrote about a women's psychiatric clinic on the island

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4.35 km

Roosevelt Island Lighthouse

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pleasant place for a quick water break with a nice view.

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4.46 km

Blackwell Island Light & Lighthouse Park

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Northern tip of the island Roosevelt Iceland

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6.48 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

957 m

732 m

348 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

929 m

664 m

651 m

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