Gilbertsville Ride
Activities: Road Cycling
Location: 104 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville NY, 13776
Level: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 feet
Fee: No
This ride is a scenic loop from Gilbertsville on County Road 51, through Morris and back primarily on Musson Road. Gently rolling terrain. Ride with GPS
Landmarks on the trip: The Major’s Inn, 104 Marion Way, Gilbertsville, is a National Register Historic Site. Begun in 1897, this 55 room mansion reflects the English Tudor and Gothic architectural styles.  The nonprofit Major’s Inn Foundation has been working since 1980 to restore the building. Special events, summer concerts, and an October quilt show are held here.
Almost without exception the structures in Gilbertsville date from the 19th century. The quality of its buildings, the lack of modern intrusions, the small parks and many trees, make this one of the most beautiful and historically intact villages in Otsego County. Find out more about the Village of Gilbertsville Historic District.
In Morris, you’ll find an unusually large assemblage of stone buildings–domestic, religious, and commercial buildings–constructed before 1850 for this region. More about the Morris Village Historic District
Other Amenities, Features, and Activities: toilets, water stop, restaurants, shopping, galleries
What’s nearby: The Empire House 136 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville NY
Restaurant offers dinners, including fish frys, pub nights, and weekly specials. “Creative cuisine with a hint of the exotic.” Enjoy live music on many weekend nights.
Five Kids Bakehouse, 5 Commercial Street, Gilbertsville
Family bakery featuring fresh breads, cronuts, croissants, cookies, tarts and more, plus coffee.
