The Maybrook, connecting Brewster, NY and Hopewell Junction, NY, officially opened in January 2021, and is a relatively recent addition to the larger Empire State Trailway system. This ride takes us from the Brewster Trailhead at Tonetta Lake, past Ice Pond, The Great Swamp and Whaley Lake, to RT 292 in Pawling, and back. The trail is fully paved, and almost flat, with a maximum grade of about 1.5%.
Related Websites: https://empiretrail.ny.gov/
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=maybrook%20trailway
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023;
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, the expectation is that any C rider or better will have no problem with the ride. This will be a social ride, not competitive. 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 : Alan Stempel
MOBILE: 203-417-8845
EMAIL:
All Riders are required to:
- ride in groups of 6 or less,
- NYS law requires that bikes be equipped with a bell.
- 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.
