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Holiday on Ice |
| Author |
Fred Steinberg |
| Way points |
Beacon (start) > Gardiner > Mohonk > Kerhonksen > Ellenville > Cragsmoor > Walkill > Beacon (finish) |
| Distance |
81 and 93 mile options |
| Level |
A |
| Rating |
81 mi: 4.0; 90mi: 4.5–5.0 |
| Route sheet |
doc (596K) |
| Map |
Included with route sheet |
| Comments |
Requires MetroNorth train to the start in Beacon
and to return from Poughkeepsie. A popular route, this
ride features long climbs and descents with spectacular views
of
the Shwangunk
and Catskill
mountains.
5000’– 6000’+/- vertical depending on route.
Both routes start in Beacon and then split after 20 miles.
The 80 mile
loop climbs straight up Rt44/55. The longer
(93 miles) route climbs Mohonk, then Clove Valley Road
to rejoin shorter route on Rt 44/55.
Lunch in Kerhonkson, then the ride climbs Rt 52 w/optional
Cragsmoor climb (S. Gully Rd to Cragsmoor = difficulty 5.0). |
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