By kristen on July 10, 2008
I loved this trail. I have only traveled it from Stamford to Grand Gorge and back, so I can't speak for all of it, but what I've seen thus far is just incredibly gorgeous. It's a real privilege, getting to pass through the back yards of working farm land. There are pastures and hills along this trail that resemble Andrew Wyeth paintings - just stunning.
I do need to respectfully disagree with the reviewer who said the trail should be paved. Part of the fun and charm of riding it was the bumpy, varied surface. I can see that on a wet day it would be difficult if not impossible to ride, but otherwise I see no problem with the condition of the trail. I like riding over gravel, dirt and the occasional weed or wildflower. It helps me feel like I'm riding in nature.
By John Grieme on October 30, 2007
"I've ridden this trail many times in the past several years, and have no complaints other than that there's no parking in Grand Gorge which is closest to me. I've never been comfortable parking there because I don't know how the locals feel about it. I have started in Bloomville, (nice store, friendly people) and ridden to Grand Gorge and back. Maybe someone can let us know if it's cool to park in the lot for the senior citizen center.
It's just a wonderful trail, lots to see and experience.
Another poster mentioned another trail, it actually starts in Grand Gorge and goes to Roxbury. (Not in Bloomville - that would be a hike.)
It's a relatively flat trail, only one small hill along the way which is very short.
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By Joel on September 06, 2006
"The Catskill Scenic Trail is just gorgeous. One gets great views of the Catskill Mountains. It is a well marked trail with signs every time one crosses a road, along with mileage that lets you know how far it is to the end of the trail. This trail runs from Grand Gorge to Bloomville. When I reached Bloomville I was told by a farmer I talked to that facing the end of the trail at Bloomville across the road is another six miles of trail to Roxbury. I did not do this part of the trail.
This was one of the most enjoyable and scenic trails I have ever been on."