Discover Hudson Valley
Schedule
Sat Jul 13 2024 at 07:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Victor C. Waryas Park | Poughkeepsie, NY
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## The Routes
All routes begin and end in Victor C. Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie, NY—right next to the Metro-North train station.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR: The Walkway Over the Hudson and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail will be open to Discover Hudson riders only!
We strongly encourage you to start riding within the first 15 minutes of your route’s timeframe – the streets heading out of Waryas Park will be closed to vehicular traffic during the first 15 minutes of each start window to ensure your day starts smoothly:
100 mile riders – 7:30-7:45AM
75 mile riders – 8:00-8:15AM
50 mile riders – 8:30-8:45AM
33 mile riders – 9:15-9:30AM
15 mile riders – 9:30-9:45AM
Please refer below for start time windows and route summaries. Be advised that you cannot join a route prior to the specific window opening or after it has closed.
NOTE: If you miss your intended timeframe, you must drop back to a shorter mileage. Timing is based on the availability of route support and services.
### 15 Miles
This family-friendly route option takes riders across the Hudson via the Walkway and onto the tranquil rail trail and scenic backroads of Ulster County before circling back over the river and into Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Elevation: 895 feet
Start time: 9:30AM – 10:15AM
### 33 Miles
Same as the 15-mile route with an additional 18-mile loop on the backroads of Dutchess County.
Elevation: 1,754 feet
Start time: 9:15AM – 10:15AM
### 55 Miles
The 55-mile route begins like the 15 and 33-mile but veers south after the first rest stop in Ulster County before returning to the Walkway Over the Hudson. It also includes an additional 18-mile Northern loop even deeper into the woods of Dutchess County toward the town of Clinton.
Elevation: 2,925 feet
Start time: 8:30AM – 9:30AM
### 75 Miles
The 75-mile routes starts out like the 55-mile, but includes an additional 20-mile northern loop through woods and farms.
Sunday morning Metro-North trains arrive after this route start time window has closed. Please make other travel arrangements from NYC.
Elevation: 4,196 feet
Start time: 8:00AM – 8:45AM
### 100 Miles
The 100-mile routes sets out like the 75-mile, but includes an additional 25-mile northern loop up through rolling hills to Elizaville.
Sunday morning Metro-North trains arrive after this route start time window has closed. Please make other travel arrangements from NYC.
Elevation: 5,822 feet
Start time: 7:30AM – 8:30AM
## The Finish
Cross the finish line and get your 2024 finisher medal and t-shirt, then head to the New Belgium Beer Garden for a free beer to celebrate! (Beer is for participants 21 and older only.)
Relax and recharge at the Finish Festival with live entertainment, photo ops, and activities for kids and the whole family, all while surrounded by the beautiful Hudson Valley greenery and spectacular views of the Hudson River.
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Where is it happening?
Victor C. Waryas Park, 9 N Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1720, United States,Poughkeepsie, New YorkEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
