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Minnewaska via Awosting Portal, Gunk Ridge to Mohonk, via Poughkeepsie: Gravel or Mtn bike

Submitted by HSchiffman on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 22:37
Way Points: 

Poughkeepsie RR Station (start)> Highland Bridge> Hudson Valley Rail Trail> 299> Wallkill Valley Rail Trail> 44/55> CR 7> Tillson Lake Rd> Awosting Portal, Minnewaska SP> Mohonk Preserve> Lenape Lane> R2R Trail> 299> Hudson Valley Rail Trail> Poughkeepsie RR Station (end)

 

 
Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Gravel Grinding
The Gunks
Level(s): 
A
Vertical Gain: 
4100
Difficulty: 
107
Difficulty Rating: 
5 out of 5
Credit for this route goes to John Z. 
June 28, 2022: NB: Erosion on the Awosting Portal is deepening, making climbing a bit more difficult, but the descent in places is now in the technical realm.
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Beacon Rail Trails Loop

Submitted by HSchiffman on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 08:43
Way Points: 

Beacon, start> Beacon Newburgh Bridge bike path> Rt 207> Stewart Park> Shawangunk, Walden, and Wallkill Rail Trail> Wallkill Valley Rail Trail > Hudson Valley Rail Trail> Beacon Newburgh Bridge bike path> Dutchess Rail Trail> Beacon, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
John Z
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Putnam Dutchess and Columbia Counties
The Gunks
Level(s): 
B
Vertical Gain: 
3600
Difficulty: 
111
Difficulty Rating: 
3 out of 5

This route uses rail trails, bikeways and dirt roads to create a unique route that is almost entirely off-road.

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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): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
1300
Difficulty: 
49
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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Beacon access Black Rock Preserve via Mtn Rd

Submitted by HSchiffman on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 20:04
Way Points: 

Beacon Railroad Station, start> 9D, Beacon Newburgh Bridge> Water St> 9W> Shore Rd> Rt 218> Mtn Rd> Reservoir Rd, Black Rock Preserve, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Hudson Highlands
Mountain Biking
Orange County
Level(s): 
A
B
Vertical Gain: 
1200
Difficulty: 
23
Difficulty Rating: 
3 out of 5
There is no way to access Black Rock Preserve on a bike without an ascent. Mtn Rd goes right for your jugulars, but it is paved. The culvert tunnel under Rt 9W at the top of Mtn Rd is the rabbit hole into this wonderland.
 
A bike permit is required for Black Rock Preserve.
 
 
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