HARLEM VALLEY RAIL TRAIL-43
AMENIA TO COPAKE
DAY OF WEEK: Wednesday
TIME: 9:30 am Assembly 9:45 am Ride Start
RAIN DATE: TBD
MEMBERSHIP: Members
COST: Riders responsible for own luncheon expense
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF RIDE: This 43 mile out and back will take the Harlem Valley Rail Trail from Stagecoach Trail in Amenia to the current northern terminus of the trail in Copake. 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
RELATED WEBSITES: http://hvrt.org/https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Parks/harlem-valley-rail-trail.htm
DISTANCE: 43 miles..all paved rail trail except for about 200 yard dirt/gravel connector near Copake
PACE : 12-15
LEVEL: C+ and above
CUE SHEET/MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55244390
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE:
9:30 Assembly at Stagecoach Trail Parking Lot
9:45 Depart on HVRT 11:45 Snack / Pit Stop at Depot Deli (Copake Falls, Taconic State Park), mile 20
12:00 Arrive Copake
12:15 Depart to Millerton
1:30 Arrive Millerton—Snack / Pit Stop
1:45 Depart Millerton
2:30 arrive back at start Optional group lunch at Blackbird Bistro 3997 NY-22, Wassaic, NY 12592 https://maps.app.goo.gl/EsRabtvmkhf8HYrUA
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
START IN GOOGLE MAPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/krXiXsHartwSvax8A
PARKING: no fee
**Bring money for snacks and optional post-ride group lunch.
RIDE LEADER: Alan Stempel
MOBILE: 203-417-8845
EMAIL: alan.stempel@gmail.com Check Wild Apricot for updates and cancellations.
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All Riders are required to
ride in groups of 6 or less,
follow all traffic/trail rules,
know & follow RBC Group Ride Rules & Etiquette,
bring the route uploaded onto gps, phone or cue sheet
