Long Beach/Point Lookout

Route Details

This New York City route shows off our bridges and beaches.  It's almost totally flat and much of it is on marked bike lanes or bike paths.  You can take a swim or sit in the sun for a while, then take the subway home from the Rockaways, about 12 miles from the beach, or ride all the way back to Manhattan.

* Ride starts at City Hall Park in lower Manhattan.  Take a moment to look at the [early 19th century Federal style building](http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/cityhall_history.html) with its statue of Justice atop the cupola.
* Cross the [Brooklyn Bridge](http://www.history.com/topics/brooklyn-bridge). Stop to take in the views of Brooklyn & Manhattan along the East River.
* On @slice[Dean St.](d,3558.05,8989.9) you'll ride past the Barclay's Center and a light industrial area into Brownstone Brooklyn.
* The residential neighborhood of @slice[Howard Beach](d,18493.6,28126.86) leads you to the Joseph Addabbo and Cross Bay Bridges out to the Rockaways.
* Make a pit stop at the @poi[Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge](1135691)
* From @slice[Far Rockaway, cross the Atlantic Beach Bridge](d,34253.12,36263.39).
* Ride the @slice[@slice[boardwalk](d,40649.97,51025.01)](d,40570.92,45231.42) along the shore and out through Lido Beach to Point Lookout, stopping at [Point Lookout Deli](http://www.pointlookoutdelicafe.com/) for your picnic lunch.
* You'll return across the Atlantic Beach Bridge and through the Rockaways, but this time keep going past the Cross Bay Bridge to the @slice[Marine Parkway Bridge](d,73974.8,83858.43). After the bridge you'll have to @slice[cross Flatbush Ave. twice](d,81820.87,83858.43) to stay on the bike path.
* But if you're tired when you get to the Rockaways, take the A Train back to Manhattan at mile 43.
* @slice[Bedford Ave.](d,87719.14,93474.26) passes through residential neighborhoods on your way to @slice[Prospect Park](d,96270.54,98930.34).
* Soon you'll be back over the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall Park.

# Important Reminders

* Be sure to bring snack food and 2 water bottles.  It's 31 miles to lunch.
* Bring a Metro Card in case you want to take the subway home.
* This is a city ride. Although much of it is on bike lanes, at times you will be riding on somewhat busy city streets.  Always signal your intentions to drivers.

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This spot is known as a place to view the hawks, eagles, kestrels and falcons soaring over the Hudson. This is one of our region's special places. You cannot believe you've pedaled from the city and will re...more

This spot is known as a place to view the hawks, eagles, kestrels and falcons soaring over the Hudson. This is one of our region's special places. You cannot believe you've pedaled from the city and will return in hours. On a clear day you can see several cities in Westchester plus Stamford in Connecticut and parts of Long Island.

For cue sheet see: https://nycc.org/cue-sheets/nj-rockland/55033 (less)