The one that put me down this rabbit hole and started it all. Perhaps the perfect one-day distillation of what to expect of SRHT routes!

The route begins once you alight from the Glen Rock train station and takes you through various trail systems, each getting better flow until you reach Sterling and descend its Hutchinson trail where your elation will override any fatigue you’ve built up by then. Take note of all the lakes and public beaches - come summertime, you might love all those opportunities to take a dip.

Suggested tire size is 2.1”+ and you’ll mostly likely want a hardtail. There will be a few sections where you’ll be rock crawling up and down dry creekbeds but the route is well-travelled enough to be able to spot clean lines. While a bit techy at times, it’s possible to ride this entire route without dismounting. Keep in mind where all the potential resupply points are or come prepared with plenty of snacks - there aren’t that many stores directly on the route and you may need to hop off of it. That said, the shopping plaza in Erskine is a great spot for lunch. Leading up to that is a fast road descent that may have some people white-knuckling. Avoid the rumble strips on the shoulder and take over the lane.

For those wanting to race this route, we’ll be holding a race 9/28, 2024, 8:30a.