Hudson Valley Ride! (Train to Brewster) Brewster to Poughkeepsie rail trail, option to continue across the bridge to New Paltz!
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Hudson Valley Ride! (9am Train) Brewster to Poughkeepsie trail (optional to New Paltz)
40-60 miles, modest inclines, one semi-steep hill
Sunday, September 15, 2024
We plan to ride a section of the Empire Trail, from Brewster to Poughkeepsie, with the option to catch a train a Metro North in Poughkeepsie (they run hourly). Folks can continue across the Walkway Over the Hudson (the World's longest elevated pedestrian/bike bridge!) to New Paltz (which has nice rolling hills), and then return to the Metro North in Poughkeepsie.
https://empiretrail.ny.gov/new-york-city-poughkeepsie/brewster-pawling
Ride Details
| Distance | 40-60 miles, modest inclines, one semi-steep hill |
| Start Location | Sent to registered members |
| Date | Sunday, September 15, 2024 |
| Meet Time | Sent to registered members |
| Start Time | Sent to registered members |
| Level | B - Steady Eddy |
| Speed | 11-16 mph |
| Ride Organizer | John N. |
Who's Going
John N.
Christian T.
David W.
Larry K.
Andras T.
Ivan E.
Stephan P.
L A
Lucas A.
J M
Jonathan M.
Johnny C.
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RIDE LEVEL KEY
A - Speed Freak - Fast paceline ride
B - Steady Eddy - Moderately paced ride
C - Easy Rider - Gentle paced ride
The 'Ride Speed' indicates the target cruising speed on flat roads.
Comments:
John N.
Sunday at 6:44PM
Friends: I hope you're having a nice late summer weekend! I look forward to seeing you next Sunday for a fun Brewster to Poughkeepsie (to New Paltz) ride, including a pause at the awesome Walkway Over the Hudson! Sunday's ride is comprised of 4 major sections (and is part of the awesome 750 mile Empire State Trail from NYC to Albany, then either to Buffalo along the Erie Canal; or north to the Adirondacks!). First is a short connector section from Brewster to the Empire State Trail; then the 9-mile Maybrook Trailway, which passes by "dense woods, farm fields, ponds and wetlands"; and then the 14-mile WRS Duchess Rail Trail, which "passes through wooded areas, local parks, and residential communities" culminating in a "spectacular 1.5-mile park built on an historic railroad bridge high above the Hudson River"; and a short final 8-mile stretch to cute New Paltz! Please save my number in case you have any questions & to stay in touch on Sunday: 646.729.5449 John (jlnewsome@gmail.com)
John N.
Sunday at 6:45PM
Sunday 9/15 itinerary: 8:45am (please be timely) - Meet by the info center in the Main Concourse @ Grand Central to confirm train/track & bike friendly cars (in theory, Metro North has a bike limit policy, but it's unthinkable we'll have any issues) 9:09am Harlem Line Train departs prompty for Brewster (restrooms on board) 10:38am Train arrives @ Brewster Station 10:45am Begin Empire State Trail from Brewster Station! (if joining in Brewster, please arrive by 10:30am) 10:45-2:00pm Bike 38 miles to Poughkeepsie (rest stop in Hopewell Junction, others as needed)
John N.
Sunday at 6:45PM
2:00pm Break (rest area, snack options) after crossing to the west side of Walkway Over the Hudson - the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world! Option to return to Poughkeepsie, take Metro North back to NYC 2:15pm Bike 8 miles to New Paltz, quaint college town with lots of food options 3-4pm Return to Poughkeepsie; trains to NYC at 2:51 & 3:51, etc; arrive GCT 2 hours after departure Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you shortly! John (646.729.5449 jlnewsome@gmail.com)
Christian T.
Yesterday at 12:07AM
Hi John, I will joining at the Harlem station at 9.19am. I'll text you in the morning and you could let me know where on the train you guys are. But it's probably best to spread out a bit with the bikes anyway.
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