The Maybrook, connecting Brewster, NY and Hopewell Junction, NY, officially opened in January 2021, and is a new addition to the larger Empire State Trailway initiative. This ride takes us from the Brewster Trailhead passing Ice Pond, The Great Swamp and a rail trestle bridge. Trail is flat and fully paved. Very slight grade (1.5%) up to Lake Whaley at trail midpoint, where we will turn around.
Related Websites: https://empiretrail.ny.gov/
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=maybrook%20trailway
Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2021;
DISTANCE: 25 miles round trip, all on rail trail
Rain Date: TBD
Membership: Members
PACE: 12-15 mph
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/35488141
Registration limited to first 18 sign-ups APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE:
9:30/45: Assembly at Brewster Trailhead in Southeast Park
10:00 Commence Ride
11:00/11:15 Arrive Lake Whaley
11:30: Depart back to Brewster
12:45: Arrive back at Brewster Trailhead
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ridgefield area to Brewster Trailhead
1-From Intersection of Route 121(Peach Lake Road) and Route 6, take Route 6 West
2-On Route 6 West proceed to Peaceable Hill Road (right turn just after Route 6 turns away from Route 202)
3- Take Peaceable Hill Road to end and turn RIGHT onto Tonetta Lake Road;
4-In less than 200yards, just past the Rte 84 underpass, Pump House Road will be on your LEFT;
5-Follow Pump House a half mile or so over the tracks and Trail to the end of Pump House into a small park where a gravel entryway takes you to the parking area for the Brewster/ Maybrook Trailhead.
RIDE LEADER : Mala Ranade
MOBILE: 203-733-6102
EMAIL:
All Riders are required to:
- carry a mask with you on the ride for rest stops, etc,
- ride in groups of 6 or less,
- social distance at the meetup & during the ride,
- follow all traffic/trail rules,
- follow group riding etiquette & safe practices, click here for guide,
- bring the route uploaded onto gps, phone or cue sheet, as well as spare tube and water
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping us all riding safe.
