Perkins

Level(s):

A

Vertical Gain:

6400

Difficulty:

150

Difficulty Rating:

4 out of 5

A long meandering route that tackles just about every climb between GWB and Beacon with flexibility for distances and speeds.

The ride usually ends in Cold Spring; Beacon is a bit over the top. NOTE: Rte. 218 over Storm King Mtn. (from Washington Gate to Cornwall) may be closed.

HS 4/2/15

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Hills of Rockland Co: S Mtn/L'll Tor/Gate Hill/Perkins/Garrison

Submitted by BCantrell on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 13:18

Way Points:

GW Bridge NJ side (start) > 9W > Mt View Rd> Western Highway > Strawtown > South Mountain Rd > Little Tor > lunch at David's Bagels in Mt Ivy> Camp Hill Rd> Calls Hollow Rd> Gate Hill Rd> 7 Lakes Dr > Perkins (Bear Mt.) > Garrison (finish)

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7357278 "no lunch" variation, see details below

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Approved

Author:

Hank Schiffman

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Level(s):

A

B

Vertical Gain:

4200

Difficulty:

104

Difficulty Rating:

4 out of 5

Start: NJ side of GW Bridge. [Add 7.2 miles from Boathouse]

Lunch stop changed to David's Bagels in Mt Ivy.

The "no lunch" variation (62 miles, 4400", difficulty: 106) goes up Rossman/Thiells Mt Ivy Rd/Letchworth Village Rd to Willow Grove, forgoing David's Bagels and the not-so-bike-friendly Rt 202 west to it, then includes Tiorati Brook Rd.

Requires return by MetroNorth from Garrison. Metro North bike pass needed.

You can always eat at the deli in Garrison or the Depot in Cold Spring after the ride.

HS 3/30/15

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NYC S Mtn Gate Hill Perkins 9w Storm King Beacon

Submitted by BAshmore on Fri, 12/31/2010 - 12:47

Way Points:

NJ side of GW Bridge (start)> Western Hwy> 23> S Mtn Rd. 45> Gate Hill> 7 Lakes Dr> Perkins> 9w> 218> Shore Rd> Beacon (end)

Status:

Approved

Author:

Robert Shay

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Level(s):

A

B

Vertical Gain:

6000

Difficulty:

138

Difficulty Rating:

4 out of 5

This 78 mile ride lets you motor down 9w, Western Hwy, and Strawtown for 30 miles before taking you up into hills including Gate Hill, Tiorati Brook, Perkins, and Storm King. Bail option after Perkins for approx. 60 miles

Perhaps the limits of a strong, determined B rider.

9W north of the Bear Mtn Circle to 218 is not the friendliest place for a bicycle. Keep way right. The shoulder is diminutive at best at times.

HS 4/1/15

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Greenwood Lake 88.5

Submitted by BCantrell on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 11:48

Way Points:

NJ side of GW Bridge (start) > Clinton > Hardenburg > Oradell Ave. > Linwood Ave. > Maple > Wyckoff > W. Oakland/Colfax > E. Shore Rd. > Route 17A (Hogback) > Arden Valley > Seven Lakes> Perkins > Garrison (Finish)

Status:

Approved

Author:

Robert Shay

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Region Name(s):

Putnam Dutchess and Columbia Counties

Level(s):

A

B

Vertical Gain:

5100

Difficulty:

140

Difficulty Rating:

4 out of 5

Route starts on the NJ side of the GW Bridge.

This ride provides a relatively flat approach to the hills including Hogback, Arden Valley, and Perkins. There are two rest stops with restroom facilities including Colonial Deli on Saddle River. This route takes a minor bypass around Skyline Drive.

Metro North return from Garrison. Bike pass needed for train.

HS 3/4/2021

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Little Tor/ Blanchard/ Perkins/ Cold Spring

Submitted by BAshmore on Mon, 12/27/2010 - 23:16

Way Points:

NJ side of GW Bridge (start)> Hudson Terrace> 9W> Western Hwy> S Mtn Rd> Little Tor> 202> lunch at David's Bagels, Mt Ivy> Camp Hill Rd> Calls Hollow Rd> Blanchard Rd> 106> 7 Lakes Dr> Perkins (Bear Mtn)> Bear Mtn Bridge> 9D> Cold Spring RR Station (end)

Status:

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Author:

Hank Schiffman

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