Off-road

NYC Old Croton Aqueduct Highbridge to Croton Dam & Croton-Harmon

Submitted by HSchiffman on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 16:23

Way Points:

Edgecombe Ave @ 165th St, High Bridge Park (start)> High Bridge> University Ave> Goulden Ave> OCA Trail> Old Croton Dam> Croton-Harmon Metro North railroad station (end)

Status:

To Be Reviewed

Author:

Ken Henry

Signature Route :

Region Name(s):

Gravel Grinding

Westchester/CT

Level(s):

Vertical Gain:

1300

Difficulty:

Difficulty Rating:

2 out of 5

Please note that this route follows an unpaved trail. Roots, stones, mud, gravel and a few steep sections. That said, it is a most worthy route for a number of reasons. For the gravel rider interested in advancing skills, it is a step up from hard pack, yet not a giant one. Alternative lines to obstacles are always present. Many curbs have been made bike friendly over the past year. Those that present as a challenge can be walked to avoid pinch flats and unsure landings.

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Sloatsburg access to RIngwood State Park

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 12:05

Way Points:

Sloatsburg Railroad Station, start> Eagle Valley Rd> Sterling Mine Rd> Mill Pond Rd> orange singletrack> red dot in white singletrack> white singletrack> yellow singletrack> blue singletrack > Shepard Pond, Ringwood State Park, end

Status:

Approved

Author:

Hank Schiffman

Signature Route :

Region Name(s):

Mountain Biking

New Jersey/Rockland County

Level(s):

Vertical Gain:

560

Difficulty:

Difficulty Rating:

5 out of 5

This has been revised as all access to Ringwood directly from NY State is now deemed illegal due to private property concerns.

The single track is quite rideable, but you will either need to keep an eye open for changing trail markings or follow your prompts on your GPS device. But understand that the places the trail marking change on the map are approximate.

Water is in restrooms at Skylands Manor area on map.

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