Chenango Forks to Smithville Flats Via Whitney Point Lake
Estimated 40 Miles - Terrain 3-2
Meeting Place - St. Rita's Church, Chenango Forks Rt 12
From Binghamton, I81 North to Exit 6, Right at bottom of ramp, continue straight joining NY12. St. Rita's church is on the right a little before you enter Chenango Forks.
To Destination
- Exit Lot Right on route NY 12
- After crossing bridge, immediately
- Left on NY79
- 7 miles on NY79 to Stop at junction NY206 and NY26 on outskirts of Whitney Point (Acc. miles 9.6)
- Straight through intersection, uphill on route NY26
Nice view of Whitney Point Lake at the crest
- Left on Upper Lisle Road (sign points toward campground) (Acc. miles 14.4)
- Continue on Upper Lisle Road to campground
- From campground - Continue in same direction on Upper Lisle Road
- First Right on Doty Road (no sign - gravel road)
- To Right on Landers Crossing - this crosses the bridge (Acc. miles 17.8)
- Stop at junction with route NY26
- Straight Across NY26 onto Carr Road
- A few steep climbs ahead, continuing on Carr Road
- To Junction Route 41 Right on Route NY41 (Acc. miles 22.3)
- To Smithville Flats and Graves General Store (Acc. miles 27.8)
Return to Start
- In Smithville Flats - continue on NY41 but continue straight on County Road CR2 when NY41 turns left
- Stop at junction NY206 (Acc. miles 31.1)
- Continue Straight on CR2
- Right on Route NY12 (Acc. miles 34.4)
- Straight through Chenango Forks and Left into St. Rita's parking lot
Places to Eat -
In Smithville Flats - Snacks available at store
Or bring your own lunch for picnic at campground
Notes -
First long climb past Dorchester Park and climbs on Carr Road will be the most demanding parts of this ride. All country roads, very little traffic.
Possible option - Bypass portion to campgrounds by continuing on NY26 to right on Carr Road. This shortens ride by 4 miles.
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