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Lake DeForest

A Clarkstown reservoir with shoreline scenery and bike-friendly roads.

About Lake DeForest

A 590-acre Suez Water reservoir straddling New City, West Nyack, and Valley Cottage, with scenic shoreline along Route 304 and Lake DeForest Drive. The reservoir itself is not open for recreation, but the road network around it is popular with cyclists and a favorite scenic backdrop for drivers.

What you'll find

freeyear-roundbiking

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