These are our routes in the Catskill mountain region, especially around
the famous village of Woodstock, and the largest lake in the Hudson
Valley -- the Ashokan Reservoir.
- Ashokan Reservoir Dam -- 2 miles or 5 miles.
Flat, on wide pavement most of which is closed to motor vehicles -- with first
mile out-and-back all car-free. Beautiful views across the largest lake
in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill
mountains. Hill index
0.1. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [ Description
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- Ashokan Reservoir Views -- 20 miles
(or 29 miles). Gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Beautiful views across the largest lake
in the Hudson Valley, and of the highest summits in the Catskill
mountains. 900 vertical feet, hill
index 2.6. Start point Ashokan Reservoir. [
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- New Paltz to Ashokan Reservoir -- 58 miles, big hills.
Several great descents and climbs with sweeping views over three major watersheds (Wallkill, Rondout,
Esopus), lots of quiet back roads and fun little downhills -- and the biggest cliffs, the largest lake,
and the highest summits in the Hudson
Valley. 5200 vertical feet, hill
index 6.9. Start points
New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Ashokan Reservoir, Stone Ridge. [
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There are also some notorious hill climbs nearby:
and at least one fun descent:
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