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16 Adirondack Sports oller New Route! Become a Member! Great rides, make friends & support your Capital- Saratoga Region bike club Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club Join or renew online (only $20): MohawkHudsonCyclingClub.org All levels of ability welcome Over 300 group rides per year Founded 1969 ô m CATSKILL MOUNTAIN GRAVEL GRINDER SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, OCTOBER 2022 14 / / ARKVILLE, NY 55 MILES / 5030 FT ELEVATION Register online: bikereg.com catskillrecreationcenter.org Great selection of bicycles and ebikes in stock and ready for you to test ride Trek • Specialized • Electra Expert Repair Work on All Brands Mtn, Road, Gravel, Hybrid, E-Bike, Kids, BMX We have a nice selection of bikes in stock Apparel, shoes, helmets, lights, tires, racks – perfect riding! 368 Ridge Rd, Queensbury • 518-793-8986 • RicksBikeShop.com SANTA CRUZ | SPECIALIZED | INTENSE CERVELO | TREK | JULIANA | GAZELLE 2242 SARANAC AVE | LAKE PLACID | 518-523-4128 PLACIDPLANET.COM
BICYCLING continued from 15 ▼ CLIFFS ALONG CASTLE POINT ROAD. OCTOBER 2023 17 PHOTOS BY DAVE KRAUS ▲ UPPER AWOSTING ROAD. restrooms, exhibits about the park, and park staff available to answer questions. Riding past the Lake Awosting beach, go out on the Upper Awosting carriage road, climbing gently at mile 2.5 past Litchfield Ledges that turn rain or snow into waterfalls of water or ice. Also here is the trail to Rainbow Falls where a short walk lets you see the rainbow after rain and a short walk. Just get there before mid-afternoon when the sun goes behind the cliff. A short descent brings you close to Lake Awosting, where another short detour can bring you to either the dam that enlarges the lake or the stone beach that also has restrooms (Note that swimming is only allowed until Labor Day). This intersection is also where you would continue to connect to the Smiley Carriage Road and High Point Road. The newly opened 2.8-mile High Point Road will now enable you to ride all the way to the Visitor Center at Sam’s Point Preserve. But be ready if you do, as the new road has some steep climbs of 11-13%. If you’re following this route, it’s also here where you turn left to start the climb up to Castle Point, past overhanging cliffs to the spectacular views atop the point. If you bring your lunch this is a great place to stop for a picnic. Continuing your ride on the gradual downhill from Castle Point you will come to one view after another across Palmaghatt Ravine past the cliffs of Gertrude’s Nose and toward the Hudson. There are some sharp curves near cliffs and no guard rails, so ride carefully! Just past 7.5 miles, you can either continue straight back to Lake Minnewaska or turn right for the out and back ride to Millbrook Mountain with its own spectacular cliff top views. On the way stop for a photo at Patterson’s Pellet, a glacial erratic boulder left behind by the retreating glaciers that helped shape this area. Heading back to the visitor center, you will have the steepest (but very short) climb up to the picnic area that gives you a final fantastic view over the lake toward the peaks of the Catskills. Here are some tips that will help you have a great ride at Minnewaska: Bicyclists must wear helmets, ride only on maintained carriage roads, yield and give warning to pedestrians and horses, and ride in a safe manner. Only class 1 e-bikes are allowed on park carriage roads; a type 1 ebike only assists the rider while pedaling and up to 20mph. The roads feature great signage, but you can also pick up a park map at the main gate or visitor center. Be aware that park carriage roads may skirt steep dropoffs with minimal warning signage so exercise caution while keeping a close eye on children and inexperienced riders. More tips: Carry out what you bring in! Restrooms are only available at Lake Minnewaska and at the stone beach area at Lake Awosting. Arrive early if you are going on a weekend or holiday as parking lots fill-up quickly; park in the upper lots for easiest access to most of the carriage roads. Bring a lock and cable for your bikes if you plan to do any short off-bike walks to some of the viewpoints on this ride route. Take it easy! The carriage roads are designed for leisurely enjoyment, not high-speed cycling. Awosting Falls is a popular viewpoint, but the climb from it back to the visitor center is extremely steep for cyclists. Other areas you may want to avoid include: The southern end of the Lower Awosting Road climbing to Lake Awosting; steep sections of the Smiley and (newly ▼ RIDERS ON CASTLE POINT. opened) High Point roads; and the full loop around Lake Awosting that’s very rough in places. If you’re looking for post-ride refreshments, head west down the hill to Rough Cut Brewing in Kerhonkson or stop by the Mountain Brauhaus at the base of the ridge in Gardiner. Dave Kraus (dbkgrafik@gmail.com) is a Capital Region cyclist, photographer and writer who visits the Shawangunks and its superlative scenery as often as possible. Visit his website: krausgrafik.com.
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