Northern Tier ending in Montreal route ideas
02-04-10, 12:50 PM
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Northern Tier ending in Montreal route ideas
I'm planning to ride part of ACA's Northern Tier route (east bound) this summer, however I'm considering ending in Montreal instead of Bar Harbour. Does anyone have a recommendation on where to exit the Northern Tier to head north into Canada and also the best (and most scenic) route?
At this point I'm planning to leave the Northern Tier at Ticonderoga NY and head due north along the west bank of Lake Champlain but would like other ideas.
thanks,
Sam in Cincy
At this point I'm planning to leave the Northern Tier at Ticonderoga NY and head due north along the west bank of Lake Champlain but would like other ideas.
thanks,
Sam in Cincy
02-04-10, 07:33 PM
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ah.... sure.
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Don't have an answer for you Sam but I will say that that trip is still fresh in my mind. Did it in 2008 and it was great but I ended mine in Portland Maine. You will have tons of great memories.
Are you leaving from Anacortes? You will be 9 miles from me. Hope you get some answers.
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Are you leaving from Anacortes? You will be 9 miles from me. Hope you get some answers.
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02-05-10, 01:50 PM
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Which bike should I ride?
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Go to the site for Lake Champlain Bikeways. I've never ridden them myself, but have toyed with the idea of doing that this summer.
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Coming from the west bank of Lake Champlain you can connect to the "route Verte" (https://www.routeverte.com/rv/index_e...ode=monteregie) and enjoy a safe scenic road all the way to Montreal.
Happy riding!
Robert
Happy riding!
Robert
02-06-10, 05:45 PM
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[QUOTE=sam.g;10361288]I'm planning to ride part of ACA's Northern Tier route (east bound) this summer, however I'm considering ending in Montreal instead of Bar Harbour. Does anyone have a recommendation on where to exit the Northern Tier to head north into Canada and also the best (and most scenic) route?
At this point I'm planning to leave the Northern Tier at Ticonderoga NY and head due north along the west bank of Lake Champlain but would like other ideas.
Consider this - from Ticonderoga, follow the ACA Green Mtn "clockwise", which is north from Ticonceroga. Pick up La Route Verte just past Richford at [oh damn i forgot, plus there is a major bridge out] - 105 A I think. There is a major bridge out that connects NY and VT in the champlain islands - however a ferry is running. Sorry for my half hinney directions. Will dig around my route notes for some more clear directions, I only did this once a few years ago coming from Quebec back into north eastern VT. Also depends upon where near Montreal you will be going- might want to build your route backwards out of Montreal, south and slightly west toward the northern reach of the Green MTN route. It is easy to go too far east, then have to back track toward montreal. Also you need to hit into the Montreal area in a good spot to cross the St. Lawrence river.
At this point I'm planning to leave the Northern Tier at Ticonderoga NY and head due north along the west bank of Lake Champlain but would like other ideas.
Consider this - from Ticonderoga, follow the ACA Green Mtn "clockwise", which is north from Ticonceroga. Pick up La Route Verte just past Richford at [oh damn i forgot, plus there is a major bridge out] - 105 A I think. There is a major bridge out that connects NY and VT in the champlain islands - however a ferry is running. Sorry for my half hinney directions. Will dig around my route notes for some more clear directions, I only did this once a few years ago coming from Quebec back into north eastern VT. Also depends upon where near Montreal you will be going- might want to build your route backwards out of Montreal, south and slightly west toward the northern reach of the Green MTN route. It is easy to go too far east, then have to back track toward montreal. Also you need to hit into the Montreal area in a good spot to cross the St. Lawrence river.
