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New Brunswick to Trenton via 6 Mile Run & the D & R Canal Towpath

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sat, 06/11/2016 - 19:36
Way Points: 

New Brunswick NJ Transit railroad Station (start)> Somerset St> Rt 27> 6 Mile Run park> Canal Rd> D & R Canal towpath> North Montgomery St, Trenton> East State St> Clinton Av> Trenton Transit Center, NJ Transit (end)

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Author: 
Hank Schiffman
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Region Name(s): 
Mid New Jersey South
Mountain Biking
Level(s): 
B
Vertical Gain: 
400
Difficulty: 
39
Difficulty Rating: 
3 out of 5

NJ Transit out of NY Penn Station to New Brunswick, there are no bike permits, it is not an issue. Return from Trenton, on the same line out, but 3 stops further than New Brunswick. 

http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TrainTo

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Garrison/Moneyhole Mtn/Sunken Mine/Stillwater/Cold Spring

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 15:53
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Garrison MN Station> 9d> Snake Hill Rd> Philipse Brook Rd> S Highland Rd>  Moneyhole Mtn Trail> Dennytown Rd>  Sunken Mine Rd> Oscawana Heights Rd> Wiccopee Rd> Niese's> Stillwater Trail/Roaring Brook Trail> 301>  Moneyhole Mtn Trail> S Highland> Old Albany Post Rd> (Lower) Indian Brook Rd> 9d>  Cold Spring MN Station

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Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
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Region Name(s): 
Hudson Highlands
Mountain Biking
Putnam Dutchess and Columbia Counties
Level(s): 
A
B
Vertical Gain: 
2800
Difficulty: 
58
Difficulty Rating: 
2 out of 5

This is a mtn bike ride. Off road distances on the Roaring Brook Trail currently are approximate.

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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

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Author: 
John Z
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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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School Mountain Road, Cold Spring to East Mtn Rd

Submitted by HSchiffman on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 17:15
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Main Street, Cold Spring (start)> 301> 9d north> Campbell Rd> School Mountain Rd> East Mtn Rd (end)

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Author: 
Hank Schiffman
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Region Name(s): 
Hudson Highlands
Mountain Biking
Putnam Dutchess and Columbia Counties
Level(s): 
A
Vertical Gain: 
1300
Difficulty: 
x
Difficulty Rating: 
4 out of 5

Here we have a 750' climb on a severely eroded road/trail for mountain bike. A leaf strewn coverage could give you the illusion that the surface is rideable, while it might not be so. Falling directly on rocks beneath leaves will break the illusion with more clarity than you might want. Care must be taken. More than likely you will be walking some sections. Walking is mountain biking too!

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Anthony's Nose from South Mtn Pass, mtn bike

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 22:36
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South Mtn Pass> top of Anthony's Nose

Status: 
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Author: 
Hank Schiffman
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Region Name(s): 
Hudson Highlands
Mountain Biking
Putnam Dutchess and Columbia Counties
Level(s): 
A
Vertical Gain: 
500
Difficulty: 
x
Difficulty Rating: 
4 out of 5

This route is not a full destination ride as by itself it is less than 4 miles. You could hike it, but would probably just access the summit via the Appalachian Trail from 9d. This is an old carriage road, severely eroded, but a satisfying challenge on mtn bike. 

Directions only are given for one way, but as it is an out and back, you will have no problem reversing the route to the start.

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