Originally Posted by
Steve B.
Alternately, the South & North County trails to the Putnam County extension as far as Carmel, then head NW 15 miles on road to Hopewell Junction and onto the Duchess Rail Trail, 22 miles to the Walkway over the Hudson to New Paltz and then north. There’s also the Walkill Valley Rail Trail, which runs 13 miles from New Paltz to Kingston. That’s a total 97 mile ride with about 75-80 on bike path.
Wow, quite an abundance of bike trails in the region...perhaps that's why BR 9 doesn't seem to be that popular. Also, Route 9 looks like it was the major road before Interstate 87 & I guess it's still pretty busy. Well thanks much...I'll have to figure out what tourist spots are 'must-see' & arrange the route accordingly. The trails would be more relaxing but OTOH BR 9 might have some nice river views so I'll have to do my homework.