On Sunday, the ride will be shorter, but no less interesting or scenic. We will start from the north end of Lake Willoughby, travel around the west side of the lake, onto a class 4 road by Wheeler Mountain, then out to a highway. A few miles down the highway, we will turn left, up a steep hill to find the Conservation Corp class 4 road. This will go through Willoughby State Forest with a stop to take a wonderful view up Lake Willoughby. After coming out of the state forest, we will head down route 5A to Newark Pond Rd, climbing up to the pond, then taking a left onto Long Pond Rd. We will continue to climb, then do a long downhill eventually past Long Pond itself. Not long after that, we will come back out onto paved roads to Westmere Store, where ice cream can be had. It is just a few rolling miles then back to the start. A dip in the lake is an option at the end!
Gravel ride
Category 2
Dirt/gravel roads, wide single-track, or dual-track trails with potholes, washboard, and occasional loose surfaces. Larger tires size and lower pressure is recommended. Ideal bike: Endurance, all-road, or gravel Tire size: 32-35mm See Types of Gravel Rides
