CANCELED DUE TO LIKELIHOOD OF RAIN
Yes, this one is a repeat. But it rained so much in May that many of us got to do very little riding. We need to get our legs back in shape so that we can do some longer, more interesting rides in the weeks to come. And this 25 mile ride is just perfect for that.
The Maybrook Trailway, runs between Brewster and Hopewell Junction, NY. It is a piece of the larger Empire State Trailway system. This ride takes us from the Brewster Trailhead (located at the north end of the Southeast Town Park), past the Ice Pond, the Great Swamp and Whaley Lake, to the turn around at RT 292 in West Pawling. The trail is almost flat (max. grade 1.5%) and fully paved. There is no place to get food or water on this route, so make sure you have two full water bottles and some snacks in your rear pocket.
DISTANCE : 25 miles round trip, all on rail trail
PACE: 12-15 mph
LEVEL: 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/35488141
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE:
9:45 Assembly at Brewster Trailhead in Southeast Park
10:00 Commence Ride
11:00 Arrive Whaley Lake
11:30 Turn Around, 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 the Southeast Town Park, where a gravel roadway takes you to the parking area for the Brewster/ Maybrook Trailhead.
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.
