REGISTRATION CLOSED, 6/11 @ 9 PM
This ride will be almost entirely on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail (HVRT). It will start and end at the Millerton Trailhead. Parking is located 25 S Center St. Our route runs about 13.5 miles North up the HVRT to the turnaround at Orphan Farm Road. The area is quite scenic passing numerous farms, marshes and the Taconic Mountains to the East. The trail is flat and fully paved except for a short (200-yard) dirt/gravel section connector near Copake. For those wishing to do so, there will be the option to leave the HVRT and take parallel country roads from Under Mountain Road back to Millerton. These back roads are quite scenic, and have very little traffic, but they are a bit hilly. Upon return there will be a group lunch at a place TBD.
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
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DISTANCE: 27 miles..all paved rail trail except for about 200 yard dirt/gravel connector near Copake
PACE : 12-15
LEVEL: All levels welcome. Given the easy terrain, the expectation is that any C rider or better will have no problem with the ride.
RAIL TRAIL SAFETY: This will be a social ride, so feel free to chat with other riders. But don't let your guard down just because we will be riding on rail trail and not a road with traffic. Safety is still important. Pay close attention to what you are doing. Maintain appropriate distance from other riders, do not cross wheels, and beware of hazards peculiar to rail trails such road crossings, bollards, and the edges of the trail, especially the gravel ballast on the edges of the trail. We will be sharing the trail with walkers and other bikers. Give them a wide berth and call out when passing (on the left) from behind.
CUE SHEET/MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35488635
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE:
9:45 Assembly at Millerton Trailhead
10:00 Depart on HVRT
11:00 Arrive at Orphan Farm Road in 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: Alan Stempel
MOBILE: 203-417-8845
EMAIL: alan.stempel@gmail.com
By signing in, you agree to RBSC Waiver and RBC Rules and Etiquette
All Riders are required to:
- ride in groups of 6 or less,
- carry water, snacks and spare tube,
- follow all traffic/trail rules,
- follow group riding etiquette & safe practices, click here for guide, and
- bring the route uploaded onto gps, phone or cue sheet.
Equipping your bike with a bell is suggested.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping us all riding safe.
