This event is hosted by Bikepacking Roots Regional Steward Tyler Burton.
2 days riding to the Catskills with a night of camping in Overlook Mountain Wild Forest outside Woodstock, NY.
This weekend adventure is for riders who enjoy moderate hills and are willing to do one big climb up Macdaniel Rd at the end of the day on Saturday. We are camping halfway up Overlook Mountain, but get ready because the final 6 miles up to the campsite is around 1000ft of climbing.
Sunday AM we go straight down that hill the steep way on Meads Mountain Rd (not the way we climb). On Sunday the return journey is 32 miles, 1300ft climbing, so Day 2 is much less strenuous compared to Saturday’s totals of 36 miles, 3000ft climbing.
Meal planning is kept easy with food stops in the town of Woodstock. Helmets and strong brakes required. We will have one night of primitive camping in the public forest preserve at dispersed sites. There are no facilities, except for 2 portapotties a quarter mile from our campsite. Everyone is responsible for carrying their own shelter and sleep systems that you need to be comfortable and warm. Expect overnight temps below 40f.
If you’re new to camping or new to using your bike frame to carry camping equipment, you can enjoy this trip but just know that it doesn’t have many comforts built in.
What To Expect:
- Pre-trip group info session by video call
- Your guide will ensure that nobody is left alone with a flat tire or carrying too heavy a load
- 1 night of camping at dispersed campsites in a forest preserve with phone service and a short walk from two portapotties
- Resupply stops in Woodstock for food, ice cream, and water refills
- Scenic stops along the way with mountain vistas, a waterfall, and hiking trail at Sloan Gorge preserve
- CPR and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certified guide carrying first aid kit
Details
Hudson, NY
68 miles
4400ft
1 night dispersed camping in forest preserve with phone service and shared portapotties a short walk away
Very hilly
This event is part of Bikepacking Root’s Community Event Calendar, where we share bikepacking events across the US and Canada. Bikepacking Roots is not involved in the hosting of this event unless otherwise noted. Please reach out to the organizer for more information.