Experience History Unfold in Front of your Eyes!
Come ride along one of New York City's best kept secrets! The Old Croton Aqueduct Trail follows the path of the original Croton Aqueduct, where it traveled through the Bronx and Manhattan. The NYC bike trail reflects the changes the aqueduct has gone through since it was first erected. At certain points, history will unfold right in front of your eyes!
Perfect for a bike ride through Old New York, the trail's starting point is in Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park and ends in Midtown Manhattan. You can, however, start anywhere in between. Directions are posted on the website. Other points along the path include the Jerome Park Reservoir, Aqueduct Walk, High Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, and Central Park.