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 forway, most of it southeastern Columbia County, NY. (less)

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