Jockey Hill

[onetracker]

Out at Jockey Hill today. Super fun and in great shape!!

 

[Big Dumb Animal]

Out at Jockey Hill today. Super fun and in great shape!!

I was there a few months ago, had an absolute blast. Except for those sharp rocks that look like somebody planted so they're sticking straight up.

 

[Norm]

Is this worth the 2 hour drive or more of a destination to hit while going through to another place?

Also, is Onteora Lake technically separate or do you guys loop this in together?

 

[onetracker]

Hmm. On the bubble. Could ride JH for 2 days and have fun. I have not ridden OL but DVW indicates that it is really good. He rode it with Clockwork Ben. Next time I am up that way, I plan to hit OL. I think I will make my next trip 2 days and camp out. That seems fun. Also, could eaisly be combined with a Slate Valley trip. I tried to do that this summer but the rain killed it so I rode Stewarts instead where it was not raining. All good 😀

 

[onetracker]

Sorry. There is a trail that connects JH and OL called South Central. JH is pretty well marked. Last time I was there years ago; nothing was marked…

 

[Norm]

Good stuff, on RADAR.

I also have that Mount Anthony system in SW VT on my punch list of parks to try.

 

[Big Dumb Animal]

Is this worth the 2 hour drive or more of a destination to hit while going through to another place?

Also, is Onteora Lake technically separate or do you guys loop this in together?

The first loop I did was to the lake, or close enough to it before I noticed my tire pissing sealant and turned around. I was staying in the area anyway so it was perfect but they're very well built trails; lots of flow, good climbs, trails are named and numbered. From where I parked you can could keep riding loops for hours, I think it's definitely worth it if you're passing through or staying nearby. As far as making a special 2 hour trip, I'm on the fence. But you could make a day out of it.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

The first loop I did was to the lake, or close enough to it before I noticed my tire pissing sealant and turned around. I was staying in the area anyway so it was perfect but they're very well built trails; lots of flow, good climbs, trails are named and numbered. From where I parked you can could keep riding loops for hours, I think it's definitely worth it if you're passing through or staying nearby. As far as making a special 2 hour trip, I'm on the fence. But you could make a day out of it.

And you could throw in Ferncliffe in Rhinebeck...