Which Allamuchy?

[Big&Clumsy]

I'm heading up to the Poconos in October and was going to stop here on my way out. Which of the Allamuchies should I ride? I'm a beginner to intermediate rider, used to riding at 6 mile, Ralph Stover, Mercer and Core Creek but don't mind a challenge.

Any favorite trails you would recommend? I'll have 3 hours to half a day to spend and will likely have 1 or 2 people with me.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

 

[Pearl]

North if you want to adventure. Stephens may be more fun without the climbing.

 

[Brian Snyder]

+1 on Stephens.

 

[Norm]

If you have 3 hours, I'd do the full DP/Stephens combo. Matty does a great loop with the 2 of these. If you have a GPS:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/8447969

I'd park right in the middle off Waterloo Rd, near the JORBA fest field. Do DP first, then head over to Stephens.

You may also want to post up in a few months and see if anyone is around to lead you around if you don't have GPS.

 

[mattybfat]

I will say to do Deer Park judging by where you are coming from. Easy off and on of rt.80. If you plan it I may be able to give you a proper, lord knows it won't be the first 😀. Send me a PM and we can can set up a time and day...

 

[Big&Clumsy]

Nice, I like the idea of the combo. I'll have to see how my schedule pans out but I may take you up on the guided tour. Have to be in Albrightsville some time late afternoon to early evening so I should have time to explore a little.

I'll post again when it gets a little closer. Thanks all!

 

[JoLo]

Which is best for a beginner, deer park or stephens. Im actually pretty good technically im just more of a beginner fitness wise with my cardio.

 

[hardtale70]

Deer Park. You'll get lost and worked if you go in Stephens without a guide.

 

[alex_k]

North if you want to adventure. Stephens may be more fun without the climbing.

no climbing... did you ride the full loop?

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/28873223

 

[Red Mosquito]

no climbing... did you ride the full loop?

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/28873223

Something is wrong with your elevation graph :hmmm:

 

[alex_k]

Something is wrong with your elevation graph :hmmm:

that's not my but i don't see anything wrong.

my ride has less elevation:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/54768963

anyway plenty of climbing

and so far it is absolutely the best place what I rode

Allamuchy North in my nearest plans

 

[Red Mosquito]

that's not my but i don't see anything wrong

Nothing wrong with it I was being a wise ass 😀

 

[freeride]

dp

I went to dp last Sunday truncated mattys route
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/55057113

1st time you may want to go around pond. Check out the white trail

 

[R0B]

Where is the best place to park at Allamuchy for best trail access? I'm an experienced rider just picked up a Mary SS. I'd like to get to Allamuchy this week or next. Any recommendations?

 

[rockscaler]

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/55760378 heres one where you do some of both and that was with a guy on his 3rd ride tagging along, so the cardio shouldnt be too bad