Description of Ride:
Our ride will take the Dutchess Rail Trail (DRT) from Hopewell Junction to Poughkeepsie. We will cross the Hudson River via the Walkway Over the Hudson. Once on the western side of the river, the trailway changes names and becomes the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. We will take the HVRT for a short distance into the village of Highland. There we will leave the trailway and go a few blocks north to our lunch stop at Underground Coffee & Ale. After lunch we will simply turn around head back to the start.
Mileage: 32 miles
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, especially on the return leg.
Start Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tTAjkMTYBQ6mLvm97
RWGPS : Hopewell Jct to Highland, Out & Back 32 - A bike ride in Dutchess County, NY (ridewithgps.com)
Approximate duration of ride:
9:30/9:45: Arrive Hopewell Junction Depot-
10:00: Start ride
11:30: Arrive at Walkway—bike over Hudson, take in the view, pics etc
11:45/12:00: Lunch stop
12:45/1:00: Depart back to Hopewell Junction Depot
2:15: Arrive HJ Depot
Driving Directions—Ridgefield area to Hopewell Junction Depot (30-32 miles):
1-Route 84 West to Taconic State Parkway North
2-Apx 1.5 miles to exit for Route 52---go West( left), toward Fishkill
3-Apx 1 Mile to Route 376 toward Hopewell—right turn
4-Apx 2.5-3 miles on Route 376 to Railroad Ave---past Route 82( you get on and off Route 82 very quickly—about 100 yards) and over RR tracks---Railroad Ave is a straight continuance when Route 376 turns left to Bridge St
5-Depot and parking lot for Rail Trail are straight ahead—look for Hopewell Junction Train Depot signs. The Depot is a restored train station at the trailhead.
Ride Leader: Alan Stempel
Email: alan.stempel@gmail.com
Mobile: 203-417-8845
Co-Leader (in training): Neal Hundt
Email: neilhundt@yahoo.com
Mobile: 914-621-7583
