This event is hosted by Bikepacking Roots Regional Steward Tyler Burton.
2 days riding on the Empire State Trail with a night of camping at a forest preserve outside Rhinebeck, NY.
Helmets required! This weekend adventure is for all fitness levels and all body types.
On Saturday we cycle 37 miles almost entirely on the bike trail, which means there are as few hills as possible. The final mile after the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge is our only non-Empire State Trail mileage. We will have one night camping in the forest where there are several lean-tos, plenty of space for tents and hammocks, and a portapotty for shared use. On Sunday we have a slow morning and enjoy several hours in camp before packing up and retracing our route back to the train station in Poughkeepsie.
If you’re new to camping or new to using your bike frame to carry camping equipment, this is an easy trial to see if you like it. Experienced riders will enjoy a trip with plenty of time off the bike, a relaxed cycling pace, and all the details taken care of.
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
- Route starts and ends with scenic Walkway Over the Hudson and halfway through is another vista on the Rosendale Trestle
- 1 night of camping with permits at a forest preserve with phone service, walking trails and a fire tower with a great view
- Stops in New Paltz and Kingston for food, coffee, ice cream, and water refills
- Flexible arrivals – riders have the option to drive to the campground in their personal vehicle instead of cycling to the train station on Saturday/Sunday.
- CPR and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certified guide carrying first aid kit
Details
Poughkeepsie, NY
75 miles
2500ft
1 night at forest preserve with phone service and a shared portapotty. There are several lean-tos for campers to use as well
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.