This is a 45 mile out and back on the Maybrook Trailway, that is to say, the Full Maybrook. The ride takes us from the Brewster Trailhead at Tonetta Lake to Hopewell Junction and back. There is a stop for lunch, at Daddy O’s Restaurant, in Hopewell Jct.
The trail is nearly flat (max grade about 1.5%), fully paved, and really quite scenic. See the YouTube videos listed below.
DISTANCE: 45 miles round trip, all on paved rail trail
PACE: 12-15 mph
LEVEL: C+ AND ABOVE.
CUE SHEET/MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35487996
CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAPS LINK TO START LOCATION
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE:
9:30/45: Assembly at Brewster Trailhead in Southeast Park
10:00: Commence Ride
12:00/12:30 Arrive Hopewell Junction
12:00/12:30- 1:15 Lunch
1:30: Depart back to Brewster
3:30: Arrive 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: alan.stempel@gmail.com
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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.
Best regards,
Ridgefield Bicycle Club
