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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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New Brunswick access to Six Mile Run

Submitted by HSchiffman on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 09:39
Way Points: 

New Brunswick Railroad Station, start> Somerset St> Rt 27> Six Mile Run, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Mid New Jersey South
Mountain Biking
Level(s): 
C
Vertical Gain: 
140
Difficulty: 
6
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Easy enough. 

But these trails are subject to wear when wet. Your bike will pick up a heavy clay mud in the process. Before you go, check with this site to assess riding conditions: http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/6-mile-run-conditions.23594/page-384

When you emerge at the far side of Six Mile Run you can take the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath either to the right, back to New Brunswick, or left, on to Princeton or Trenton.

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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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Salisbury Mills access Black Rock Preserve via Hulse Rd

Submitted by HSchiffman on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 19:25
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Salisbury Mills-Cornwall Railroad Station, start> Rt 94> Jackson Ave> Orrs Mills Rd> Rt 32 south> Quaker Ave> Rt 9W south> Peck's Rd> Hulse Rd> Black Rock Preserve, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
John Z
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Hudson Highlands
Mountain Biking
Orange County
Level(s): 
A
B
Vertical Gain: 
1300
Difficulty: 
20
Difficulty Rating: 
3 out of 5

Oh my, this is one of the toughest ascents in our region, and it is only an access road!

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Sloatsburg access to Sterling Forest at Sterling Lake

Submitted by HSchiffman on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 08:19
Way Points: 

Sloatsburg Railroad Station, start> Eagle Valley Rd> Sterling Mine Rd> Long Meadow Rd> Sterling Mine Rd> Sterling Forest Park, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
John Z
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Mountain Biking
New Jersey/Rockland County
Level(s): 
C
Vertical Gain: 
635
Difficulty: 
13
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

This is the access to the original cycling and hiking venue. The main trail goes around the lake, which is strikingly beautiful. It does not directly access the newly built singletrack, which is on the eastern side of Long Meadow Rd. However, you can do that if you stay on Long Meadow Rd past the turn for the visitor's center and look for the parking area on the right.

Quite a pleasant route; open country and good shoulders where you need them.

You can opt to take the next left off Long Meadow Rd into the park, especially if you are on a thinner tired bike. 

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Sloatsburg access to RIngwood State Park

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 12:05
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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): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
560
Difficulty: 
11
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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Sloatsburg access to Jungle Habitat

Submitted by HSchiffman on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 08:44
Way Points: 

Sloatsburg Railroad Station, start> Eagle Valley Rd> Sterling Mine Rd> Mill Pond Rd> Margaret King Ave> Greenwood Lake Tpk> Marshall Hill Rd, Airport Rd> Jungle Habitat, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
John Z
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Mountain Biking
New Jersey/Rockland County
Level(s): 
C
Vertical Gain: 
950
Difficulty: 
21
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Kind of a slog on a mtn bike, but it will get you there.

You could use this to do a loop on a road bike: 

at mile 8.4 take a right onto East Shore Rd, taking you up the eastern side of Greenwood Lake

follow to Rt 17A and take a right over Hogback, 

Pick up Long Meadow Road on the right before Rt 17 and follow south back to Sterling Mine Rd.

Otherwise, remember that you still have 10.5 miles to go to catch the train home at Sloatsburg after mtn biking.

HS 4/20/15

 

 

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