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information for cyclists wishing to ride in our area. area. our in ride to wishing cyclists for information
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Inc. (WCSQBO) has produced this brochure to provide maps and safety safety and maps provide to brochure this produced has (WCSQBO) Inc.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: The Warren County Safe and Quality Bicycling Organization, Organization, Bicycling Quality and Safe County Warren The LEAVE NO TRACE! Always stay on the trail. the on stay Always TRACE! NO LEAVE •
and all appropriate safety gear for the conditions. the for gear safety appropriate all and
helmet helmet fitted properly a wear Always UP! GEAR •
membership, goals, and ongoing projects. ongoing and goals, membership,
ON THE TRAIL THE ON
bikewarrenco.org to learn more about our our about more learn to at online
costs, and enhance recreational opportunities. Visit us us Visit opportunities. recreational enhance and costs,
expand economic development, reduce health related related health reduce development, economic expand
options, reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, quality, air improve congestion, traffic reduce options,
RIDE DEFENSIVELY. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. THE EXPECT DEFENSIVELY. RIDE •
Bicycling friendly communities offer excellent commuter commuter excellent offer communities friendly Bicycling
traffic.
bicycling in Warren County, New York. New County, Warren in bicycling
stop, move off the road and well out of the way of of way the of out well and road the off move stop,
Our mission is to promote safe and quality quality and safe promote to is mission Our
Ride single file and avoid sudden swerves. If you you If swerves. sudden avoid and file single Ride •
traverse the County. Remember, it takes two to share. to two takes it Remember, County. the traverse communicate verbally. communicate
se appropriate hand signals, eye contact, and and contact, eye signals, hand appropriate se U • as we enjoy the many roads, streets and highways that that highways and streets roads, many the enjoy we as
Awareness, & Safety & Awareness,
more room to those around us us around those to room more BE PREDICTABLE BE •
So let’s ALL give just a little little a just give ALL let’s So
Ride SINGLE FILE on roads with traffic. with roads on FILE SINGLE Ride •
Bicycle Access, Bicycle
NEVER wear headphones while riding. while headphones wear NEVER •
together
door’s width away from parked vehicles. parked from away width door’s
Be cautious at intersections and stay about a car car a about stay and intersections at cautious Be •
Promoting
in this this in
pedestrians.
Obey traffic signs and signals and yield to all all to yield and signals and signs traffic Obey •
sidewalk. We’re all all We’re
Ride in bicyle lanes and the street, NOT on the the on NOT street, the and lanes bicyle in Ride •
the RIGHT. the
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PEDESTRIANS
KNOW AND OBEY TRAFFIC RULES TRAFFIC OBEY AND KNOW •
MOTORCYCLES
and dusk. and
colors. Be visible, and use a blinking light at dawn dawn at light blinking a use and visible, Be colors.
CARS Wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet and bright bright and helmet bicycle fitted properly a Wear •
BICYCLES ON THE ROAD THE ON
BIKEWARRENCO.ORG Bicycle Safety Tips Safety Bicycle
the Warren County Bikeway
Lake George toWELCOME Warren County The Warren County Bikeway new york is without question the most We’re happy you’re here! And while you may have come popular cycling destination to experience some of the most varied and scenic cycling in the area. terrain in the country, there’s even more to do when the day’s ride is through. This ten mile stretch of family-friendly paved roadway EXIT 21 Warren County is one of the most beautiful, versatile, shoulder and dedicated bike path extends from the City and popular destinations in the state. Framed by the of Glens Falls north to the Steel Pier in Lake George Village. Queen of American Lakes, Lake George, to the east, the The route is popular with cyclists, joggers, and walkers alike Adirondack foothills to the west, and the historic Hudson and features frequent rest stops plus signage highlighting River to the south, Warren County is the perfect setting the many historical attractions present along the way. The for your vacation adventure no matter the season. route follows closely the former Delaware & Hudson railway Our bicycle friendly communities and businesses feature line that once connected Fort Edward with the Village of Lake 149 a wide variety of lodging options, restaurants, cultural George. This D & H railroad branch, constructed in 1882, joined and sporting events, attractions, and shopping opportu- the main line at Fort Edward and traveled northbound nities to help you relax and recharge. to the railroad station on Beach Road in Lake George. Glen EXIT Lake 20 Rd. Log on to VisitLakeGeorge.com. to learn more! Not surprisingly, the “bike path” features long stretches of flat Glen Lake or gently rolling terrain with an occasional short climb and a
Country Club Rd. Bay Rd. gradual descent into the Lake George Valley. Parking is available at Blind Rock Rd. the Million Dollar Beach in Lake George and at the Bikeway lot along Country Club Road in Queensbury.
Sweet Rd. Glenwood BIKEWAY HISTORY Ave.
The idea for the Bikeway was conceived by Warren County Quaker Rd. Officials in 1977 and was the first “rails to trails” project completed EXIT in the State. The roughly $700,000 project was funded jointly by the 19 county and the federal government. The Bikeway opened in 1978 and For the enthusiast, triathlete or racer, Warren County plays was an instant success. Several improvements have been made over the host to several established events each year including the Lake years, most recently the construction of the Quaker Road bridge in 1999 George Triathlon Festival, Tour of the Adirondacks, plus connecting the original 8-mile route from Glenwood Avenue to the Steel a long list of benefit rides. Pier with an additional 2-miles of paved trail heading southward through the city of Glens Falls. Today, the south end of the Warren County Bikeway meets the Feeder Canal Park Heritage Trail, seven miles of packed gravel trail that crosses into Washington County and passes the five stepped locks before EXIT 18 ending in the Village of Fort Edward.
96 Country Club Road | Queensbury, NY 12804 | 518.796.2397 | 12804 NY Queensbury, | Road Club Country 96 damages or injuries to persons or property, should the occur. the should property, or persons to injuries or damages adequate space. adequate
& Map & for part their on liability all and any disclaim individuals and organizations,
BE KIND TO WILDLIFE. Always give them them give Always WILDLIFE. TO KIND BE •
of materials demonstrating potential routes by WCSQBO and all affiliated affiliated all and WCSQBO by routes potential demonstrating materials of
these routes. Riders assume all risks, inherent and not inherent in the use use the in inherent not and inherent risks, all assume Riders routes. these work best and won’t startle others. startle won’t and best work
WCSQBO is not responsible for the safety of bicycle riders choosing to ride ride to choosing riders bicycle of safety the for responsible not is WCSQBO
Cycling Guide Cycling bell or greeting friendly A TRAIL. YIELD ALWAYS •
information for cyclists wishing to ride in our area. area. our in ride to wishing cyclists for information
STAY IN CONTROL! Ride within your ability. your within Ride CONTROL! IN STAY •
Inc. (WCSQBO) has produced this brochure to provide maps and safety safety and maps provide to brochure this produced has (WCSQBO) Inc.
Disclaimer: Disclaimer: The Warren County Safe and Quality Bicycling Organization, Organization, Bicycling Quality and Safe County Warren The LEAVE NO TRACE! Always stay on the trail. the on stay Always TRACE! NO LEAVE •
and all appropriate safety gear for the conditions. the for gear safety appropriate all and
helmet helmet fitted properly a wear Always UP! GEAR •
membership, goals, and ongoing projects. ongoing and goals, membership,
ON THE TRAIL THE ON
bikewarrenco.org to learn more about our our about more learn to at online
costs, and enhance recreational opportunities. Visit us us Visit opportunities. recreational enhance and costs,
expand economic development, reduce health related related health reduce development, economic expand
options, reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, quality, air improve congestion, traffic reduce options,
RIDE DEFENSIVELY. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. THE EXPECT DEFENSIVELY. RIDE •
Bicycling friendly communities offer excellent commuter commuter excellent offer communities friendly Bicycling
traffic.
bicycling in Warren County, New York. New County, Warren in bicycling
stop, move off the road and well out of the way of of way the of out well and road the off move stop,
Our mission is to promote safe and quality quality and safe promote to is mission Our
Ride single file and avoid sudden swerves. If you you If swerves. sudden avoid and file single Ride •
traverse the County. Remember, it takes two to share. to two takes it Remember, County. the traverse communicate verbally. communicate
se appropriate hand signals, eye contact, and and contact, eye signals, hand appropriate se U • as we enjoy the many roads, streets and highways that that highways and streets roads, many the enjoy we as
Awareness, & Safety & Awareness,
more room to those around us us around those to room more BE PREDICTABLE BE •
So let’s ALL give just a little little a just give ALL let’s So
Ride SINGLE FILE on roads with traffic. with roads on FILE SINGLE Ride •
Bicycle Access, Bicycle
NEVER wear headphones while riding. while headphones wear NEVER •
together
door’s width away from parked vehicles. parked from away width door’s
Be cautious at intersections and stay about a car car a about stay and intersections at cautious Be •
Promoting
in this this in
pedestrians.
Obey traffic signs and signals and yield to all all to yield and signals and signs traffic Obey •
sidewalk. We’re all all We’re
Ride in bicyle lanes and the street, NOT on the the on NOT street, the and lanes bicyle in Ride •
the RIGHT. the
ollow the same laws/rules as motorists. Ride Ride motorists. as laws/rules same the ollow F • on on
PEDESTRIANS
KNOW AND OBEY TRAFFIC RULES TRAFFIC OBEY AND KNOW •
MOTORCYCLES
and dusk. and
colors. Be visible, and use a blinking light at dawn dawn at light blinking a use and visible, Be colors.
CARS Wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet and bright bright and helmet bicycle fitted properly a Wear •
BICYCLES ON THE ROAD THE ON
BIKEWARRENCO.ORG Bicycle Safety Tips Safety Bicycle
the Warren County Bikeway
Lake George toWELCOME Warren County The Warren County Bikeway new york is without question the most We’re happy you’re here! And while you may have come popular cycling destination to experience some of the most varied and scenic cycling in the area. terrain in the country, there’s even more to do when the day’s ride is through. This ten mile stretch of family-friendly paved roadway EXIT 21 Warren County is one of the most beautiful, versatile, shoulder and dedicated bike path extends from the City and popular destinations in the state. Framed by the of Glens Falls north to the Steel Pier in Lake George Village. Queen of American Lakes, Lake George, to the east, the The route is popular with cyclists, joggers, and walkers alike Adirondack foothills to the west, and the historic Hudson and features frequent rest stops plus signage highlighting River to the south, Warren County is the perfect setting the many historical attractions present along the way. The for your vacation adventure no matter the season. route follows closely the former Delaware & Hudson railway Our bicycle friendly communities and businesses feature line that once connected Fort Edward with the Village of Lake 149 a wide variety of lodging options, restaurants, cultural George. This D & H railroad branch, constructed in 1882, joined and sporting events, attractions, and shopping opportu- the main line at Fort Edward and traveled northbound nities to help you relax and recharge. to the railroad station on Beach Road in Lake George. Glen EXIT Lake 20 Rd. Log on to VisitLakeGeorge.com. to learn more! Not surprisingly, the “bike path” features long stretches of flat Glen Lake or gently rolling terrain with an occasional short climb and a
Country Club Rd. Bay Rd. gradual descent into the Lake George Valley. Parking is available at Blind Rock Rd. the Million Dollar Beach in Lake George and at the Bikeway lot along Country Club Road in Queensbury.
Sweet Rd. Glenwood BIKEWAY HISTORY Ave.
The idea for the Bikeway was conceived by Warren County Quaker Rd. Officials in 1977 and was the first “rails to trails” project completed EXIT in the State. The roughly $700,000 project was funded jointly by the 19 county and the federal government. The Bikeway opened in 1978 and For the enthusiast, triathlete or racer, Warren County plays was an instant success. Several improvements have been made over the host to several established events each year including the Lake years, most recently the construction of the Quaker Road bridge in 1999 George Triathlon Festival, Tour of the Adirondacks, plus connecting the original 8-mile route from Glenwood Avenue to the Steel a long list of benefit rides. Pier with an additional 2-miles of paved trail heading southward through the city of Glens Falls. Today, the south end of the Warren County Bikeway meets the Feeder Canal Park Heritage Trail, seven miles of packed gravel trail that crosses into Washington County and passes the five stepped locks before EXIT 18 ending in the Village of Fort Edward. Warren County, New York Bicycle Rides
Olmstedville Adirondack
A B Hague 26 Schroon Lake Pottersville Brant Horicon Garnet Hill Lake Silver Bay North Creek Ski Bowl North Creek Thirteenth Loon Gore Mtn. Lake Lake Dynamite Hill Brant Lake
25 C E Chestertown
Wevertown Friends Lake Bakers Mills Johnsburg 24
Getting Here: Pack Forest Warren County, NY lies halfway between Bolton New York City and Montreal, Canada and is Landing bisected by Interstate 87. D Hackensack F Mtn. Park
GLEN ATHOL RIDE F 21 miles | + 740 ft. Elevation Thurman Warrensburg Beginning and ending in the 23 village of Warrensburg, this ride Diamond features a real Adirondack experience with rolling Hickory Point hills, views of the surrounding mountains, and gentle www.bikewarrenco.org Hill stretches along the Hudson River and Stony Creek.
Stony Creek 22 Lake George Village Berry Pond Preserve Warren County 21 H New York 20 G Glen Lake Gurney Lane We’re pleased to invite you to bicycle in one MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS of our country’s most beautiful regions. Our latest Mountain Biking and Off Road Trail Guide is now available for Rush Pond Way download on our website, bikewarrenco.org. Come experience our scenic rolling terrain, with dozens of route options from 10 to 100 miles and more! No matter how fast you want to ride or how far, Warren Lake 19 - Current Mountain Biking Locations County is home to a near endless variety of flats, rollers, and challenging steeps. Luzerne - Queensbury Coles Woods Hadley
18 Glens NORTH CREEK RIDE 3 MOUNTAINS RIDE West Mtn. Falls STONY CREEK LOOP 16 miles | +640 ft. Elevation 43 miles | +2,940 ft. Elevation Hudson Pt. 40 miles | + 1,440 ft. Elevation A C Preserve G Based in the village of North This ride begins Riverbank, exit This ride begins and ends at the Creek, a quaint Adirondack 24 of I-87, and is a challenging Million Dollar Beach at the south Railroad town, this ride heads into the back woods to loop named for the three ascents spaced evenly over end of Lake George and stretches for 40 miles along Olmstedville and back along quiet and rolling terrain. the course. Riding clockwise, the route proceeds north the Hudson River, Schroon River, and Stony Creek. The Copperfield offers first class amenities should along the Schroon River, then east along Brant Lake There are long stretches along State Routes 9 and you choose to stay awhile and the village offers a and over Graphite Mountain. Descending to Hague on 9N, but the shoulders are wide and the quiet spans variety of food and beverage options plus convenient Lake George, the route heads southwest over Tongue between Stony Creek and back to Warrensburg are access to Gore Mountain. mountain and finishes up and over Bolton Hill. Be sure worth the seasonal traffic and the initial climb out of to stop and take in the views - it’s worth the effort! the Village.
3 LAKES RIDE RIVERS & LAKES RIDE THE LAZY EIGHT WARREN CO. BIKEWAY B 33 miles | +820 ft. Elevation D 41 miles | +1,060 ft. Elevation E 42 miles | + 2,649 ft. Elevation H 16.1 miles | + 340 ft. Elevation Take a scenic tour of three A classic Adirondack ride that Beginning in Chestertown, this Starting at Lake George Beach, Adirondack Lakes on mostly flat follows quiet country roads scenic yet up and down route continue south all the way to and gently rolling terrain. Start in the villages of Brant through rolling hills, forests, and along rivers and draws a lazy eight across the northern reaches of Fort Edward along the historic route made famous by Lake, Chestertown or Pottersville and ride clockwise lakes. Take your time and enjoy. Parking is available at Warren County as it passes through the hamlets of James Fenimore Cooper in Last of the Mohicans. Be alongside Schroon Lake, Brant Lake, and Loon Lake. the junction of Route 418 and Main in Warrensburg. Wevertown and Johnsburg en route to North Creek sure to watch out for pedestrians, in-line skaters, and This is a real favorite of the local riders and each of The ride follows the Hudson River northwest to Loon and back. The ascent up Peaceful Valley Road flanks families on bikes and read the many historic markers the villages offer a variety of options for food and Lake then Schroon Lake and returns to the south the Gore Mountain Ski Area and is followed by a long along the way. Great ice cream is available in season beverage. The Schroon River Road offers a convenient along the Schroon River. Take advantage of the many and rolling descent to the Pack Demonstration Forest at both Sprinkles and Coopers Cave, located adjacent short cut in the event of tired legs or bad weather. places to picnic along the way. before returning north along State Route 9. to the Bikeway at miles 8 and 9 respectively.
For more information, new & updated maps, plus the latest bicycling news & events, visit bikewarrenco.org.