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Indian Brook Road - gravel – Sunken Mine Road loop from Peekskill

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Indian Brook Road - gravel – Sunken Mine Road loop from Peekskill

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Indian Brook Road - gravel – Sunken Mine Road loop from Peekskill

06:45

78.0km

1,500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.05 km

Old Albany Post Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Excellent stretch of uninterrupted gravel with interesting architecture. However, beware of car traffic. It’s surprisingly busy.

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32.2 km

An exhilarating descent, an exhausting climb, or both—with plenty of views along the way. Hard packed gravel through and through with minimal car traffic. Plenty of parking at the Bird and Bottle Inn.

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35.7 km

Sunken Mine Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sometimes called Old Mine Railroad Trail. Offers a few punchy climbs and it’s suitable for gravel bikes or road bikes with wider tires. The road closes from December to April.

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62.0 km

Great gravel stretch

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great stretch of gravel. Some (step) climbs in the beginning. Fairly quiet but it does have some traffic as residential houses are left and right off the road. On a …

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78.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

17.3 km

4.44 km

3.17 km

Surfaces

35.4 km

27.5 km

10.6 km

4.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 26 June

28°C

17°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Description

If you're after a truly demanding off-road adventure that feels a world away from city life, the Indian Brook Road - gravel – Sunken Mine Road loop from Peekskill is a touring cycling route worth your legs. This difficult 48.5-mile (78.0 km) journey packs in a formidable 4930 feet (1503 metres) of climbing over roughly 6 hours and 45 minutes, making it ideal for experienced gravel cyclists with very good fitness looking for a serious challenge in the Hudson Highlands.

What to expect on Indian Brook Road - gravel – Sunken Mine Road loop from Peekskill

This route is a masterclass in varied terrain, taking you from paved sections to hard-packed dirt, gravel roads, and even technical jeep roads. As you traverse the quiet dirt backroads, you'll feel a million miles away from the world, passing old stone walls, babbling creeks, and forested areas, with occasional glimpses of the Hudson River. Be prepared for significant effort; both Indian Brook Road and Sunken Mine Road feature