Adirondack Mountain Biking & Cycling

The original mountain bike destination in the Adirondacks' Whiteface Region. Smooth and flowing lower trails transition to increasingly technical terrain on the shoulder of Marble Mountain — the largest trail network in the area.

The first mountain bike-specific trail system built in the Adirondack Park. Eleven miles of classic singletrack traverse both sides of the Beaver Brook Valley — from mellow warm-ups to the 800-vertical-foot All In loop with sweeping Whiteface views. Lies in a rain shadow so it dries fast.

Smooth, flowy singletrack on Adirondack Land Trust land maintained by BETA. The Three Sisters Trail climbs 300 feet over 1.2 miles with berms and optional jumps. Flobus — a machine-built downhill-only trail added in 2023 — brings you back down. Links directly to the Wilmington Bike Park via Town Connector.

Beginner-friendly loops, rolling intermediate terrain, and new black diamond descents — set against forests, meadows, and East Branch Ausable River views. One of the fastest-growing trail systems in the park.

An Olympic venue turned mountain bike destination. The trail network follows XC and biathlon routes from the 1980 Winter Olympics — beginner loops to technical descents. Bike rentals on-site at the Mountain Pass Lodge. Trail pass required.

Machine-built trails on Scott's Cobble — a defunct 1970s ski area — adjacent to Craig Wood Golf Course. Owned by the Town of North Elba.

Lussi Trails behind the Lake Placid Club offer the highest concentration of singletrack close to town. Loggers Loops 1, 2 & 3 escalate progressively into East Coast tech-gnar.

Singletrack and XC ski trails coexist on 450 vertical feet of terrain. Summit views overlook the Saranac Chain of Lakes.

Fun and flowy trails for all non-motorized users. Home to The Cure — the region's only machine-built flow trail — with trail names honoring Saranac Lake's history.

Fast, smooth singletrack through plantation pine on well-drained sandy soils — great for beginners and families. About 2 miles built with a 6–7 mile goal pending DEC approval. Note: e-bikes not permitted on Forest Preserve trails here.

Free, four-season town park with 14+ miles of singletrack and doubletrack ranging from easy to expert — lots of elevation change throughout. Adjacent to Pedals & Petals bike shop for rentals. One of the best-kept MTB secrets in the western park.

A 1,500-acre conservation and recreation system near the Tug Hill Plateau with 50km of trails across five campuses — including the Canal Trail along the historic Black River Canal and the panoramic Jackson Hill network. Free public access, warming huts on-site.

Phase 2 recently opened, expanding the trail system to 4+ kilometers in the heart of the park. Set high over Long Lake with views of the surrounding mountains. An emerging destination worth watching.

Professionally built trails with more in development. One of the most significant vertical drops in the park — 600 ft drop over 2,077 ft total descent.

900 acres of town-owned property with a well-balanced mix of wide rolling doubletrack and technical, sometimes challenging singletrack.

Purpose-built mountain bike trails in Ski Bowl Park — single and doubletrack with switchbacks and challenging climbs suited to more experienced riders.

New dedicated singletrack in the Log House Area, plus an extensive network of existing trails, XC ski routes, and dirt roads for longer rides.

Newly-constructed biking and hiking trails in the southern Adirondacks. Affiliated with Adirondack Foothills Trails Alliance and the Town of Caroga.

Professionally built singletrack over 200 acres. A 1.3-mile climb rewards riders with an unobstructed panorama of Brant Lake and varied trail surfaces throughout.

Designated mountain bike trails in a 523-acre state forest, maintained by the Saratoga Mountain Bike Association.

A 22km mountain bike park with 15km of singletrack and 7km of doubletrack. Gurney South adds newer trails near Rush Pond for more exploration.

234 acres of Saratoga County-owned land with a popular MTB-specific trail network built over mostly flat terrain. Features include singletrack, bridges, seesaws, and balance beams. Trail built by BOCES forestry students, maintained by Wilton Wildlife Preserve.

A volunteer-built trail network on Oak Mountain's ski terrain, open late spring through fall. Beginner to expert terrain with natural and man-made drops, jumps, berms, and rock gardens. Volunteer days held monthly — check their Facebook or website for trail conditions before heading out.

A 1940s ski hill reinvented as a mountain bike, ski, and trail running destination. Lowland cruisers to technical climbs with natural and man-made features throughout.

25 miles spanning all skill levels. Wide beginner and intermediate doubles are perfect for side-by-side riding; the advanced singletrack loop adds steep, narrow terrain.