On this Harlem Valley Rail Trail, we will be starting at the Millerton Trailhead near Harney’s Tea Shop. Our route then runs 12 miles North up the Harlem Valley to the BishBash Falls/Copake area. The area is quite scenic passing numerous farms, marshes and the Taconic Mountains to the East. Trail is flat and fully paved except for a short 200 yard dirt/gravel section connector near Copake.
RELATED WEBSITES: http://hvrt.org/ https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Parks/harlem-valley-rail-trail.htm https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=Harlem%20Valley%20Rail%20Trail
DISTANCE: 24 miles..allpaved rail trail except for about 200 yarddirt/gravel connector near Copake
PACE : 12-15
LEVEL: All levels welcomed. Given the easy terrain, expectation is that any C rider and better will have no problem with the ride. This is a more social vs competitive ride, and we will be sharing the trail with walkers and casual bikers.
CUE SHEET/MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35488635
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE:
9:30 Assembly at Millerton Trailhead
9:45 Depart on HVRT
11:00 Arrive Copake
11:15 Depart to Millerton
12:15/30 Arrive Millerton—Lunch
1:45/2:00 Depart Millerton
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Pick up Route 22 North in Brewster and proceed North to Millerton. Turn right onto Route 44 which is Main Street Millerton and look for parking at Trailhead lot on right, or street parking if that is full. Allow about one hour and fifteen minutes for the ride from Brewster.
RIDE LEADER: Mala Ranade
MOBILE: 203-733-6102
EMAIL: mala.ranade@gmail.com
