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Revolution Rail

4.5 (98 reviews)
Open 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
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M T.

We went here and did the south river run. It is easy to find and there is plenty of parking. It's definitely a workout, but you can cruise at your own pace, or you might have to go at the pace of the person in front of you if they don't know what they got into. Make sure you bring water, hat, sunglasses, bug spray, and snacks. Also, don't be a pig and throw your garbage on the trail, bring a bag for it and throw it out when you get back to the station. Each car has a basket that you can throw your bag or a small cooler in. Tip your guides by putting it in the bird house.

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Ruth D.

This was so much fun and such a great way to go leaf-peeping! My husband and I reserved a tandem cart in the morning for a tour going south. It was beautiful, even at the end of October (post-season). In the afternoon, we reserved a tandem to go north, which took us over a breathtakingly beautiful bridge over a river. Since we went in the last week of October, it was mighty chilly at times because the ride creates a bit of extra wind. I wore sneakers that don't have much insulation, and I would wear thicker socks that cover my ankles and warmer shoes next time. The carts take very little effort to pedal, so this is an easy activity for the entire family. See something you want to take a photo of? Totally fine! You can come to a full stop and take your time or have your partner pedal while you focus on photos.

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Shannon S.

For the North Creek trip, you meet next door to the Depot Museum in downtown North Creek and have a chance to buy a drink, look at their cute retail items (I was very tempted to buy one of their hilarious shirts!) and use the restroom. Then everyone is escorted onto a bus for a short ride to the rails. The guide on the bus and the bus driver himself regales you with instructions interlaced with humorous stories. At the rails, someone gives you a quick tutorial on what to do and you're off! The weather the day we went was absolutely perfect. You are in the trees/shade most of the time so it isn't too hot, but I did get a bit of a sunburn on my face so bring sunscreen. The bugs aren't bad when you're moving, but depending on the season, bug repellent might be worth it to bring for the mid-way stop. They have cute little baskets on the back of each rail to hold purses and bags, but they are crate style with large holes, so don't bring small things that could fall through. My parents are in their 80's so I brought along another friend who rows regularly and has strong legs as we likely did most of the pedaling. On the first half of the leg there is the slightest incline that your legs definitely feel after a while, but I think with four younger folks, we would have been fine. The good thing is that the second leg is all down hill so you can pretty much coast, so hang in there! :) The views are absolutely beautiful along the Hudson and it's fun to see all the white water rafting boats floating along. Your pedaling is slow enough and everyone is warned not to "tailgate" so you have plenty of time to take great pictures along the way and it really does feel as though you are having your own private experience because you cannot hear or see anyone ahead or behind you. Halfway through, you get a break at a beautiful shady spot by the river with picnic tables so you can have a snack or rest for about 15 minutes. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area. I could have sat and listened to him for quite a while, but they are very efficient and stick to a nice time schedule, so before I knew it, it was time to go back. On the return, they take everyone's phones and get nice pictures of your group crossing over the bridge on the Hudson, which I thought was a nice touch. My parents are in their 80's and they told me this was the highlight of their trip. They had never experienced anything like it in all their years and thoroughly enjoyed it. I highly recommend this to anyone.

Tara R.

Experience 5/5 Views 2/5 only one scenic area Price 3/5 Took the Hadley Trail route down in Lake Lazurne area. Very cool experience, something new and unique. There was only one viewpoint, pictured on the bridge. You aren't allowed to stop on the bridge so you see it for 45 seconds on the way over, and another 45 seconds on the way back. The rest of the trail is trees, and local backyards. A bit pricey - $80 for two people + $6 service fee. Make sure to book in advance as it fills up quickly. It's hard to get a reservation for more than 2 people without planning a week in advance. Strict cancellation policy. Operates in rain or shine.

Shyam S.

Had an absolutely unique and one-of-kind activity and workout with my wife on the rail bike. I had seen photos and videos and so badly wanted to try it. If you are in superb shape and exercise a lot, particularly quads, then this is probably easy. But if you are in a tandem and one person is working less, it can feel like tough going. However, the views were spectacular and I cannot think of a better way to see the Hudson River (besides kayaking or canoeing). $90 for a two-hour trip was completely reasonable and we thought the staff were friendly and great too.

Kristin H.

This was soooooo much fun! Beautiful scenery! Awesome people! Will be going back next year!

Tiff F.

Hadley run What a fun biking trail! This is my 2nd one as the last was in Cape May. This is more scenic as you're 90 ft high and go over a bridge, looking at another bridge and streams going through it. 3 miles long trail with a stop in the middle, we hear some history about the this rail biking area. Super cool to try out. You're either in a double or quad bike, and the guides are very helpful. They ran rain or shine, and we brought ponchos just in case.

Great view while riding over the river
Kellie R.

I found Rev Rail from an advertisement on Facebook. I thought it was such a unique activity that I had to do it! I took my two friends and fiancé up to North Creek for an adventure-filled weekend. We stayed at the Alpine Lodge which was a convenient location to Rev Rail and White Water Rafting. Upon arrival, we found ourselves in a train yard and easily found the Rev Rail building. The staff were super nice and friendly. While we waited for our bus to take us where we needed to go to start the fun, we played cornhole and giant Jenga. When we got to our bikes and started our journey, we realized how out of shape we all were haha. We sat in the four seater bike and really had to push our legs to get us up some hills. It was a great workout, no doubt! We had a break in between while they turned the bikes around to go back. There were picnic tables next to the beautiful river. I loved that it wasn't rushed. You take your time and enjoy the scenery. There was a ton of room in front and behind our bikes. Sometimes, we didn't see anyone with us. Tip: do NOT wear perfume or cologne. DO wear bug spray. The bugs will eat you alive out in the woods. Be prepared for a workout, too. Fall is the best time to go because it's nice and cool. I can't wait to do this again!

Gregory C.

Not a bad way to spend a couple of hours, pedaling along a decommissioned railroad track. You can only go as fast as the tandem in front of you (no passing, duh), so it's a pretty laid back ride. Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Tiffany W.

Great and fun ride! Felt it's a bit expensive for a short ride, but it's worthy. It's an one time experience. Its a really cool concept- rail bike. It's a really good family activity, especially with kids. The view is amazing. I wish there is more lake or river views while biking. The weather was so great, not hot and not cold. MUST spray bugs spray! There are a lot of bugs, especially in the resting spot. Staffs are all nice. We took a short ride in a school bus to the starting point and began to bike. They provided mask for getting on the bus. Recommend!

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Ryan H.

Revolution Rail has several locations in NY and we rode the one in Hadley. The tour guides were friendly and added a bit of humor to their safety and introduction speeches. Even in the rain our trip over the Hudson River and back was enjoyable.

Tami M.

We did the South River Run from North Creek, NY and it was absolutely gorgeous and so much fun! The tour guides were very helpful and friendly. Especially liked how they took pictures of us with our own cameras. Very nice touch! Would love to come back for another tour! I took off one star because of the bathroom situation. If a port-o-potty could be added at the break it would make such a difference. 2 hours with no bathroom hitting occasional bumps is not the most comfy.

Kara M.

I heard Revolution Rails was going to be opening soon and I just loved the idea of this business! I now live in FL, but for most of my life I lived in Upstate NY. I used to love hiking and skiing in this region, so the rail trail was a nice way to experience it again in a more laid back manner. My friend from Albany went to ride this in Fall of 2017. She raved about this experience and I loved her photos from that time of the year. She recommended that I definitely do this next time I was home. This activity does get booked up, so I recommend making a reservation as far out as you can. I did mine 5-6 weeks in advance. At time of booking, I believe they allowed a cancellation and full refund up to 72 hours before your trip. I was home to visit in the early summer and took my mom along with me on this trip. She's in her mid 60s, but likes the recumbent bike at the gym, so I thought this would be an appropriate activity for her. I'm not the fittest person in the world, but I'm not a couch potato either. My idea of a good amount of exercise is walking a total 5-6 miles in a day. I NEVER bike ride, so I was a little nervous about using those muscles. On the day of the ride we got here about 30 minutes before it began. I would recommend wearing sneakers if you have them. You check in at the railroad station. They sell t-shirts and other souvenirs. There are also a couple of bathrooms here, plus WiFi. If you need a snack or bottle of water, there is a small market across the street from here. On the back of the bike, there is a basket that can fit two-three small backpacks. You will definitely want to bring some water or a snack along with you. The ride out was a touch strenuous at times for me since it was sometimes uphill, but nothing horrible. I don't think I could have brought my dad (who's in his early 70s) on this since he has bad knees. We took a break of about 15 mins near the water while the guides turned the bikes around. There is also a restroom/portapotty here. I thought the distance was just the right amount! The ride back was far less strenuous since it was more downhill. The incline is not anything crazy though, it's very minimal. The scenery was beautiful on the ride and it was very peaceful. If you are looking for another activity to do in this area, I'd suggest the Gore gondola on a sunny day. I was really surprised by how organized and well run this was. Great job!

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Beautiful scenery! Great family activity. Wish we could do a full loop, instead of riding back on the same rails we started on.

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