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The Catskills
Distant and wild, these peaks are actually an eroded plateau, though you would not be faulted mistaking them for mountains. The Catskills offer long passes with few crossing roads, deeply wooded forests and solitude.
Though still many miles ride to and from, Poughkeepsie is the Metro North rail head to this region. Also accessible by car, the Catskills host the NYCC's Columbus Day weekend.
The Catskills are where Rip Van Winkle slept and early American landscape artists honed their skills. They are as far away as 2 hours on a train plus a concerted effort on your bike. But they are as close as water flowing out of your tap and a well planned all day ride.
Distant and wild, these peaks are actually an eroded plateau, though you would not be faulted mistaking them for mountains. The Catskills offer long passes with few crossing roads, deeply wooded forests and solitude.
Though still many miles ride to and from, Poughkeepsie is the Metro North rail head to this region. Also accessible by car, the Catskills host the NYCC's Columbus Day weekend.
The Catskills are where Rip Van Winkle slept and early American landscape artists honed their skills. They are as far away as 2 hours on a train plus a concerted effort on your bike. But they are as close as water flowing out of your tap and a well planned all day ride.
| Name | Level(s) | Distance | Difficulty Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie-Hunter Loop /w options: east & west side access, 23A or Devil's Kitchen ascent, Mohonk & bypass | A | 110 | 5 out of 5 |
| Ashokan Reservoir (without the Gunks) | A, B | 75 | 4 out of 5 |
| Poughkeepsie Hippie Loop | A, B | 91 | 5 out of 5 |
| Poughkeepsie, Ashokan Reservoir, Poughkeepsie via trails and roads | A, B | 75 | 4 out of 5 |
| Margaretville Ride | A | 62 | 5 out of 5 |
| Tour des Catskills | A | 128 | 5 out of 5 |
| Ashokan Reservoir (without the Gunks) - Rosendale Trestle option | A, B | 75 | 4 out of 5 |
| Ashokan Reservoir (without the Gunks) - Ashokan Rail Trail option | A, B | 75 | 4 out of 5 |
| Red Hill Loop 76 | A | 76 | 4 out of 5 |
| Gunkskills: Poughkeepsie/Mohonk/Minnewaska/Yagerville/Peekamoose/Poughkeepsie | A | 101 | 5 out of 5 |
