This lovely route is also a symbol of friendship: look for the stone with an image of the two shaking hands etched in it. The North Hudson Pine Ridge Cemetery is the resting place of a number of War of 1812 soldiers.
By the numbers
- Distance: 15 miles one way
- Elevation gain: 1,000 feet
Cycling
Access through the Hammond Pond Wild Forest, with trails to Trout Pond, Round Pond, East Mill Flow and Moose Mountain Pond and Bass Lake.
Recommended to be taken east to west, to take advantage of the downhill grade as the road joins Route 9. Services in Moriah Center and North Hudson.
Directions
From Moriah, take County Route 4, west, and follow it all the way to North Hudson, near the intersection with Interstate 87, the Northway.
Scenic drives
Drive south to pick up Teddy's Trail, for exceptional scenery and plenty of interesting stops.
