Imagine cruising down the rails along the Hudson: scenic vistas sweeping by, the wind churning up tiny waves across the river’s surface, your — legs pumping?
You read that right.
Opened in late July, Revolution Rail Co. is based out of the North Creek Railroad Station Complex and offers rail-bike tours of a disused stretch of track belonging to heritage rail company Saratoga and North Creek Railway. Think of it as a combination walking tour/paddle boat ride along 19th Century rail lines.
“We’re making the beauty of the Adirondacks more accessible to people of all ages and abilities in a new and engaging way,” says Revolution Rail Co. co-founder Michael Dupee.
Highlights of the tour include crossing the Hudson River via trestle bridge, the occasional wildlife/kayaker sighting, and plenty of scenic selfie spots that are only going to get more beautiful as summer bleeds into fall.
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“Much of our ride is entirely inside the forest canopy,” Dupee says. “It’s like riding through a tunnel, so when the leaves change color we expect it’s going to be a spectacular sight!”
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Tours leave every day at 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, and 4:30 p.m. rain or shine, and last about 2 hours. A whole trip is about 6 miles round-trip, with a lunch/rest stop at the turn-around point. Two-occupant bikes run $70, while the four-person variety runs $130.
Guests are encouraged to bring water, lunch and/or snacks, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and absolutely a camera.
