Maybrook Trailway – Maybrook Trailway loop from Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Maybrook Trailway – Maybrook Trailway loop from Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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Maybrook Trailway – Maybrook Trailway loop from Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area
01:55
42.6km
360m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 22, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 26.4 km for 89 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
6.92 km
Through the wetlands
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
12.3 km
Maybrook Trailway
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
15.5 km
Maybrook Trailway – Brewster Section
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
21.2 km
Haines Pond
Lake
32.7 km
Maybrook Trailway
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Passing the lake and along side old train tracks, wide open skies await you while passing on the trail through 'the great swamps'.
Tip by
42.6 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
28.0 km
8.55 km
3.93 km
1.90 km
208 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
39.8 km
1.71 km
795 m
282 m
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Elevation
Highest point (190 m)
Lowest point (100 m)
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Description
The Maybrook Trailway loop from Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area offers a rewarding road cycling experience, blending scenic rail trail with more challenging backroads. This moderate 26.5 miles (42.6 km) route, with 1176 feet (358 metres) of elevation gain, can be completed in about 1 hours and 54 minutes, making it ideal for cyclists looking for varied terrain and picturesque views without an all-day commitment.
What to expect on Maybrook Trailway – Maybrook Trailway loop from Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area
This route begins on the Maybrook Trailway itself, a paved, multi-use rail trail that follows a former railroad bed. You'll enjoy largely flat sections with very gradual inclines, passing through quiet woodlands and alongside beautiful lakes like Whaley Lake, Tonetta Lake, and Ice Pond. The scenery is often remote, featuring iron truss bridges and rock cuts, offering a peaceful escape from traffic. However, don't let the rail trail fool you; the loop incorporates Dutchess County backroads for the return leg, which introduce a few challenging hills, adding a good workout to the journey. This Maybrook Trailway loop option is perfect for road cyclists who appreciate both smooth, scenic cruising and some engaging climbs.
Planning your visit
Parking for this Maybrook Trailway loop is available near Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area. While the trail itself offers limited services, the Hopewell Depot in Hopewell Junction, where the Maybrook Trailway connects to the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail, provides restrooms and a museum. It's always a good idea to carry enough water and snacks, as amenities are sparse along much of the route. The trail is part of the larger Empire State Trail, offering excellent connectivity for those looking to extend their ride.
Trail details
- Distance: 26.5 miles (42.6 km)
- Elevation gain: 1176 feet (358 metres)
- Difficulty: moderate
- Estimated time: 1 hours and 54 minutes
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