Pawling is GrNY's fourth gravel ride of the 2024 Spring Gravel Series. This is a beautiful route! Expect some steep climbs and a mix of maintained dirt roads, non-technical paths in a couple of places. And paved roads, of course.
- The short and medium distance groups both skip one of the deadliest climbs (Front of the Mountain Rd).
- The short group skips the extra spur to Macedonia Brook State Park after lunch, which includes a 2.2 mile climb (sustained, but not steep).
SNACK STOPS:
Mile 28: Kent, CT for grab-and-go food. JP Gifford and Wilson's have fancy baked goods (but no gatorade). The gas station has gatorade, but less fancy snacks.
Mile 41: Convenience store past Bulls Bridge. Bulls Covered Bridge is also a great photo spot. Note: The store is sometimes closed, despite hours listed online.
End of Ride Meetup: O-Connor's Public House in Pawling. A pub with a small outdoor patio on the side road.
All of the Routes for Week #3 (Pawling)
Short version: ridewithgps.com/routes/42905463
Medium version: ridewithgps.com/routes/42901005
Long version: ridewithgps.com/routes/42901139
Catch-up Stops (Medium)
8: Top of hill
16: Sega Meadows Trailhead
22: Mud Pond (photo spot)
28: Snacks in Kent, CT
32.6: Turn-around point in Macedonia Brook
41: Covered Bridge (photo spot) and store (snacks/gatorade)