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Copake Falls to Ancramdale 23 miles, gentle-to-moderate hilliness. Lots of pretty farms on quiet roads with a delightful food stop in a little village in the middle -- one of our favorite riding areas. Shorter easier variations and bicycle rentals for family and friends, including a wide paved trail mostly-off-road. Start points Copake Falls, Copake, Ancramdale. 1050 vertical feet, hill index 2.6.
Copake Falls + Ancramdale to Waissaic 46 miles, moderate hilliness (with gentler variations of 25, 31, 43 miles). Immersion in beautiful farm country of Columbia and Dutchess counties on quiet roads with good pavement. Food stops in two interesting hamlets -- Ancramdale and Millerton. Option to sample the prettiest paved "rail trail" around. 2500 vertical feet, hill index 3.1.
Harlem Valley Rail Trails to Falls 59 miles, moderate hilliness (shorter and longer variations). Endless rolling quiet roads with beautiful farms in Dutchess and Columbia counties. Climb to the biggest views from a Dutchess county road. Lunch in quiet little Ancramdale. Ride sections on the nicest paved "rail trail" around. Start points: Wassaic train station, Amenia, Millerton, Copake Falls, Sharon CT. 3900 vertical feet, hill index 3.8.
Hills and Farms of Northeast Dutchess County 58 miles, continuously hilly. Beautiful farms with horses and cows on quiet roads, several fun descents. Variations with 32, 42, 46, and 71 miles. Start points Stanfordville, Millerton, Clinton Corners. 4300 vertical feet, hill index 4.3.