Pattersonville-Rynex Corners Road

Distance: 3.3 miles

Climbing: 940 feet

Another nice climb located off Route 5S in the Rotterdam Junction-Mariaville Lake area, Pattersonville-Rynex Corners Road offers a slightly longer and less difficult alternative to the top of the ridge than Crawford Road. Don't worry, you'll find that it's still steep and long enough, as you grind your way up close to 1000 feet of vertical.

Waters Road

Distance: 2 miles

Climbing: 760 feet

One of the more challenging Scotia-Glenville road climbs, Waters Road climbs steeply upward from Route 5 for two miles, before plummeting abruptly to intersect West Glenville Road. This one is fun in both directions, and can be combined with other challenging climbs in the area for a truly brutal climb fest.

Crawford Road

Distance: 2.4 miles

Climbing: 1000 feet

Located just west of Schenectady, off Route 5S in Rotterdam Junction, overlooking the Mohawk river, Crawford Road rises over 1000 feet in 2.4 miles as it ascends the north side of the Moccasin Kill ravine. The average grade is just over 9%, and peaks at about 20% about half way up. It's a favorite with Schenectady riders looking for a quick fix of a killer climb.

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