Vassar Farms - Mountain Bike near Poughkeepsie, New York
~20-72 Vassar Farm Ln, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA,Poughkeepsie,New York
41.67941996, -73.89618968
1.9 miles SE of Poughkeepsie, New York
Address: ~20-72 Vassar Farm Ln, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA
GPS: 41°40'45.9"N 73°53'46.3"W
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State: New York
Trail Length: 6.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Type: Network
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack

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In the past, Vassar Farms was known as a BMX and freerider's paradise, complete with jumps, doubles, and numerous wooden ladder features reminiscent of the North Shore. More recently, litigation has forced the removal of those structures (that were built illegally) in favor of smoother, flowier trails. Mountain bikers are fortunate to have access to this system at all and only continue to enjoy such access through responsible trail use.Nevertheless, the trails at Vassar are not unlike Stewart State Forest, and considerably easier and flowier than most other trail systems in the area. There are some technical sections, but they are generally short and non-threatening. While Vassar isn't much of a draw as a riding destination, the convenient location (the only trail system in the city of Poughkeepsie) makes it perfect for a couple of hot laps after work, or on your lunch break. Interspersed with fireroad and some doubletrack, Vassar even affords adventurous cyclocross riders an opportunity to touch wheels to dirt. In the summer, Vassar can become taxing, as bushes, shrubbery and undergrowth often obstruct the trail. Mere feet from Vassar College, the spring and fall often find the trails occupied by runners as well, so please be courteous and respectful of other users.-Updated description by NorthAtlanticDirt Courtesy of Singletracks.com

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

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From Poughkeepsie, New York

  1. Head northwest toward S Clinton St (361 ft)
  2. Exit the traffic circle onto S Clinton St (292 ft)
  3. Turn left onto Church St/East-West Arterial
    Continue to follow East-West Arterial
    (1.1 mi)
  4. Turn right onto Raymond Ave (0.2 mi)
  5. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on Raymond Ave (0.1 mi)
  6. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on Raymond Ave (0.2 mi)
  7. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Raymond Ave (0.4 mi)
  8. Turn right onto Vassar Farm Ln
    Destination will be on the right
    (0.1 mi)
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