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MitchNY
Guest
I am new to MTB and like a recommendation for a route.
RonC
ZGOZZ Macman
Welcome to the forum.
elzoller
El Guac-Oh
not exactly the best place to learn ...but since you insist and I was thrown into the fire when I started, I might as well do the same to you...😀
Park at the top, towards your right side you will see RED/WHITE, follow that to Cannonball, you will end up at a paved road, follow it for a little bit and then you will see CANNONBALL again to your right, just follow CANNONBALL down to the lake :getsome: then do a loop around the lake so you recover and climb back up on CANNONBALL 😉
can't miss it....white C in red circle (trailmarker)
if you hate it, you weren't meant to mountain bike....if you are thirsty for more, then Welcome 😛
I am assuming you mean a route in Ramapo since this is where you posted. But if you are looking for a real beginner loop, ride to Morristown for Lewis Morris closer to Ramapo and a lot less rocky and steep or drive all the way down for the Allaire ride on Tuesdays
Park at the top, towards your right side you will see RED/WHITE, follow that to Cannonball, you will end up at a paved road, follow it for a little bit and then you will see CANNONBALL again to your right, just follow CANNONBALL down to the lake :getsome: then do a loop around the lake so you recover and climb back up on CANNONBALL 😉
can't miss it....white C in red circle (trailmarker)
if you hate it, you weren't meant to mountain bike....if you are thirsty for more, then Welcome 😛
I am assuming you mean a route in Ramapo since this is where you posted. But if you are looking for a real beginner loop, ride to Morristown for Lewis Morris closer to Ramapo and a lot less rocky and steep or drive all the way down for the Allaire ride on Tuesdays
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steverod23
Member
I heard a few recommendations for Cannonball. I parked up top and I guess I followed it the other way towards Ringwood by mistake. It was a bit challenging.
If you go down by the lake and follow it towards the overpass on 287, where does it go ?
If you go down by the lake and follow it towards the overpass on 287, where does it go ?
elzoller
El Guac-Oh
It ends by "the soccer field" (Barbara Drive) in Pompton Lakes.
Careful, that section below 287 tends to be always wet and muddy, it takes a long time to dry.
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MitchNY
Guest
Thanks for the recommendation. I live in Suffern and was looking for a ride near by. My first ride was last week at Allamuchy- Deer Park and did 10 miles, I found it difficult at times since I needed to learn the gearing. The uphills were hard but doable and the downhills were harder due to all the rocks & speed. How does Ramapo compare?
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elzoller
El Guac-Oh
I dunno, I guess a little bit more rocks, but less climbing....(allamuchy vs ramapo). Although, in Ramapo you have to climb no matter what...
but Deer Park shouldn't be a problem
Like I said, if you are still learning, stick to Lewis Morris....maybe Tourne...or since you are in Suffern, Stewart in Newburgh, but find a guide or bring a GPS.
those are more "beginner friendly" parks