turkey Hill – the best climbing option for those cycling in the northwest corner of Dutchess County – offers 4 or 5 routes up and over the hill with lots of rewarding views: Catskills, farmhouses, rivers and lakes. It's up and down and painfully fun! (less)

Really hard climbs between 300' -700'. (less)

A route that nabs as much gravel as one can in a three state foray, most of it southeastern Columbia County, NY. More gravel than ridewgps indicates-tho martindale rd and part of camp hill rd have since been paved since this route made. (less)

Mostly country roads, this route will also familiarize you with quaint river towns and leisurely post-ride opportunities. (less)