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South County Trailway access to Sprain Ridge Park

Submitted by HSchiffman on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 21:15
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South County Trailways @ Tuckahoe Rd, start> Tuckahoe Rd> Ridge Hill Blvd> Otis Dr> Sprain Ridge Park, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
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Region Name(s): 
Westchester/CT
Level(s): 
C
Vertical Gain: 
250
Difficulty: 
5
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

This is the back door entry into Sprain Ridge Park. The formal way in is off Jackson, near the Grassy Sprain. You can access Sprain Ridge via Metro North out of Yonkers, Greystone, Tuckahoe or Bronxville but this is an easy ride north from Van Cortlandt Park.

HS 4/20/15

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Sloatsburg access to Jungle Habitat

Submitted by HSchiffman on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 08:44
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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
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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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Sloatsburg access to Sterling Forest at Sterling Lake

Submitted by HSchiffman on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 08:19
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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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Pleasantville Railroad station access to Graham Hills Park

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 21:46
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Pleasantville Railroad Station> Rt 117 west> Graham Hills Park, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Westchester/CT
Level(s): 
C
Vertical Gain: 
140
Difficulty: 
2
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Easy access from Pleasantville Railroad Station.

HS 4/19/15

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Brewster access to Ninham State Park

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 21:34
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Brewster Railroad Station, start> Rt 6> Putnam Rail Trail> Carmel> Dykeman Rd> Nichols St> Ninham State Park, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
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Region Name(s): 
Mountain Biking
Putnam Dutchess and Columbia Counties
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
580
Difficulty: 
13
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Access to Ninham State Park for mtn biking from Brewster Railroad Station.

Take a map with you as trails are unmarked.

HS 4/19/15

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Cortlandt Railroad Station access Blue Mtn Reservation

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 12:52
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Cortlandt Railroad Station, start> Rt 9A north> Montrose Station Rd> Blue Mtn Reservation, end

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Westchester/CT
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
240
Difficulty: 
6
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

A surprisingly easy access to a most challenging mtn biking venue. But there are trails for all levels.

Metro North Hudson Line Cortlandt Station 

HS 4/19/15

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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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Brewster/Ninham/Dcktwn/Moneyhole/Indian Brk/Cold Spring

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 22:35
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Brewster MN RR Station (start)> Rt 6> Trailways> Carmel> Ninham SP> 301> Richardsville Rd> Dicktown Rd> Stillwater Loop> Roaring Brook Trail> 301> Dennytown Rd> Moneyhole Mtn Trail> S Highland> Old Albany Post Rd> Indian Brook Rd> 9d> Cold Spring MN RR Station (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Mountain Biking
Putnam Dutchess and Columbia Counties
Level(s): 
A
B
Vertical Gain: 
2800
Difficulty: 
62
Difficulty Rating: 
4 out of 5

Note: subsequent to the posting of this ride, the trail in Ninham SP has been altered. A new foot trail begins off Gipsy Trail where the section described below begins as well. The new trail obscures the old route to Coles Mills Road. Should someone sort this out, please get back to me with details. In the meantime, should you become flustered, just ride up the access road to the parking lot on the road to the fire tower and continue the route. HS 4/27/2021

This route was created by John Z.

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