Any trail runners in NYC? Interested in organized car pool trips to Harriman or Ringwood? Any trail suggestions?
New York City Trail Running
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 RRRui |
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Posts: 4 (04/21/04 16:25:14) |
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wiley roadrnr |
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Posts: 1 (09/24/04 11:52:54) |
Indeed, there are a few of us hardy folks here. When were you thinking about going? I'm training for a marathon and do my long runs on trails. The only one I really know close to here is the NY section of the Appalachian Trail which is a few miles NE from the Tappan Zee bridge.
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WilliamPH |
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Posts: 1 (09/28/04 20:00:42) |
I used to live and run in NY; here are my suggestions. The NY Road Runners Clubs hosts some cross country races in Van Cortland Park in the Bronx. Check them out for great trails, although short, just a subway ride away from the City.
A friend and I took a train north along the Hudson. I don't remember at which stop we departed. Anyway, there is an old aqueduct that has been turned into a public access trail. We did a 21 mile training run on the trail. It was almost all on dirt trail. As I recall, the trail ended in Yonkers and we ran across the Bridge from there to re-enter NYC. It was awesome, not a technical trail but an great long-distance off-road run. Cheers, William |
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dixonroach |
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Posts: 1 (12/29/04 13:27:37) |
There are some fantastic trails about an-hour-and-a-half north of the city on the Hudson MTA train line. Stops at Cold Spring and Breakneck Ridge, NY lead to "secret" hiking routes that are inaccessible to mountain bikers and make for some of the most challenging trail runs between New York City and The Escarpment Trail in the Catskills. The views of the Hudson are quite scenic, on a clear day you can glimpse the Empire State Building from a 1200' lookout point approximately four miles (and 60 minutes) inland from starting your run on the Hudson river. I would also recommend Schunemunk (sp?) Mountain just south of Newburgh, NY. on the west side of the Hudson. These places are a little more remote than Ringwood and Wayawanda state parks in New Jersey which can get filled up with obnoxious, pot-bellied, full-suspension bikers on fair-weather spring weekends. Honestly, I don't know why I'm sharing this information. My biggest fear is too many people finding out about this area and making the woods overcrowded. But I am also interrested in joining others on car-pool-runs. I'll just have to overcome my phobias. Feel free to contact me further.__dixonroach
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bwysong |
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Posts: 2 (06/29/05 07:10:44) |
Heading upstate on the train sounds like a great idea. I'm currently training for a 50K in Virginia. So if anyone's looking to put 20 miles or so on a Saturday or Sunday, feel free to contact me, and we'll put together a plan.
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wiltri05 |
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Posts: 3 (07/11/05 09:59:56) |
Is this thread still active? I am familiar with a number of trails north of NYC and would be interested in hooking up with other trail runners as well.
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RRRui |
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Posts: 4 (07/12/05 16:00:04) |
Nice to see this forum getting some turn out.
Im still intersted in hooking up with NYC trail runners. I have a car but have mostly been running on the trails along the Jersey side on the Palisades b/w the GWB and Tappan Zee bridge. I also like Graham Hills in Pleasentville. Its kinda short but very hilly. Sometimes I go up to Harriman but not during the summer since its too crowded with hikers. |
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wiltri05 |
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Posts: 3 (07/13/05 05:58:41) |
RRRui--Is access to the Long Path fairly obvious once you cross the GWB? Seems several of us are also posting on RW forum.
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Katie Lee Soares |
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Posts: 2 (07/19/05 16:36:08) |
It easy to find.
When you get to the Jersey side of the GWB mak a right. That will send you under the road way for the upper level GWB. Immediatelly after the overpass you will see a set of steps on your right . These steps lead to a walkway the goes over the exit ramp that lead from the GWB upper level to the Palisades parkway. The trail start at that walkway and continues to at least as far north as 4 miles past Alpine, NJ (thats about a 20 mile round trip and as far as Ive gone, turning around at a place called the Giant Stairs) BTW this is RRRui (Katie Lee Soares is my wife and I didnt even realize I was logged in under her screen name, Oops) |
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chadchaumont |
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Posts: 4 (07/21/05 06:13:07) |
i would be up for some organized trips to Harriman or Ringwood. I'm not all that familiar with the area, only been on the east coast for about a year, however i have found some really nice trails in the Shawangunk's area that are great.
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bwysong |
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Posts: 2 (07/26/05 09:47:17) |
Yes, I must agree the Gunks running is wonderful. Saturday, I hopped on the first train out of Grand Central, met a runner in Poughkeepsie, who drove us over to meet another runner in New Paltz. The three of us did a big beautiful loop with lots of climb, then two of us continued on, running for about 5 and 1/2 hours total. The good thing about the Gunks is you don't have to limit yourself to running; the lakes offer swimming, and, if you're into more leisurely mountain biking, the trails are wide and not too technical. And rumor has it there may be a quaint pub or two in New Paltz....
Of course, if you're in NYC, there is a bit of a drive--say, a little over 2 hours. But having woken up at 5:15 am, hustled it over to the station, I'd have to say it's well worth the trip, and I'd do it--nay, I *will* do it--again, and soon. |
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wiltri05 |
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Posts: 3 (08/08/05 11:13:57) |
RRRui--Thanks for the information. I was out of town for awhile. Will check it out.
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RRRui |
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Posts: 4 (08/12/05 05:43:45) |
Lets get this thing on the road.
Anyone interested in an organized group run at Harriman State Park (distance/run time to be determined once a group is formed) email me at rrrui2004@yahoo.com I have a car an can fit myself and three other runners. Any group larger than that, and we'd have to figure out alternate means of transportation. I figure the best thing to do is get one trip set for a Saturday at the end of August (How does the 27th sound?) and if it works out, we can set something more regular up. I have maps of Harriman State Park and Im up for anything from 6 miles to 6 hours. Let me know if your interested. Rui |
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play3234 |
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Posts: 1 (08/26/05 11:51:16) |
First time on the site and I noticed you were planning a run for this weekend. If you are still looking for people I'd be up for 10-15+. Let me know or feel free to contact me in the future. Thanks!
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HarrierPrez |
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Posts: 1 (09/15/05 10:17:28) |
There are plenty of trail runners in NYC, gathering as a group can be a bit complicated, but that should not stop us from trying. I have a car and can usually take two. Planning some adventurous trail races in the next few weeks:
Sep. 18 Pisgah Mtn. 23k, New Hampshire Sep. 25 Conestoga 10 mile, Pennsylvania Oct. 2 Trail Half-marathon, Mifflinburg, PA - or- Oct. 2 Breakneck 20k, Connecticut Aside from those, I often hit the AT for a few miles on weekends, typically in Fahnestock State Park near Cold Spring. Would like to find other highly technical trails in that area. The harder the better. |
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gabskinyc |
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Posts: 2 (09/28/05 10:11:15) |
hey thanks! im new to this board. i saw the nyc post and had to jump in. thanks for the directions to this trail. i can ride my bike to it and then run!
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gabskinyc |
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monk25 |
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Posts: 1 (10/04/05 18:06:29) |
I used to run the aquaduct trail all the time. Nothing spectacular, but a nice respite from pounding the pavement (although there is a lot to be said about running over the GW bridge...)
Here is a good trail site for westchester and the north Bronx: www.westchestertrails.com/ |
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Katie Lee Soares |
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Posts: 2 (10/08/05 06:35:38) |
Im sorry, but I have some health issues to deal with at the moment and am doing very limited running. Im out for any long trail running for a while.
 I apologize for inciting all this "lets drive upstate for a long run" and then backing out. |
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jpgarland |
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Posts: 2 (10/09/05 08:09:56) |
I see that someone has kindly posted my webpage, WestchesterTrails. Its orientation is for the southern Westchester runner, of which I am one. But most of the trails mentioned are accessible by public transport from the City. (There are directions on the site.)
The southern part of the Old Croton Aqueduct, for example, can be reached via either the No. 1 or the No. 4 train. MetroNorth (Hudson line) gets you to the Old Croton Aqueduct central section as well as to the Rockefeller Estate, but also gets you (via the New Haven line) to the Leatherstocking Trail. That last one is important since Westchester County and a number of municipalities are finalizing plans for a 13 mile, 90+% trail loop, the Colonial Greenway, which can be reached from the Mamaroneck train station. If any of you try these trails, I appreciate feed-back on the ease of doing it and any problems, etc. |
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trailmarker |
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Posts: 4 (10/17/05 13:10:36) |
For those NYCers who want to get some trail running in during the week (before work?), i have a real nice loop I run in Prospect Park, Brooklyn (Park Slope). It's 90 % horse trails, 9% grass, 3/4% road, and 1/4% my own found hill. It has some nice up and down stuff, and lots of quietude!! Not ideal for your long run days, but great for tempo days with a little extra kick
 I run there most mornings, so if anyone wants to join, e-mail me- quakebasket@gmail.comtimb |
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