Stewart State Forest

Rock Tavern, New York

A huge 10-mile-diameter trail network of beginner-to-expert singletrack at Stewart State Forest near Rock Tavern — best explored with a local riding group for the first few visits.

Camp Orange

Middletown, New York

A flowy combination of horse trails and singletrack in Middletown, NY with long downhill rewards after uphills, log overs, stone walls, and easy suburban access.

Wawayanda State Park

A vast New Jersey state park with wide trails crossing swampy streams, dry rocky hills, and fast rolling terrain — expect to ride 15 miles in a day and come out at a different trailhead every time.

West Milford Family Pump Track

West Milford, New Jersey

A volunteer-built pump track near West Milford open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., with some flexibility for evening access depending on other park activities.

jungle habitat NJ

West Milford, New Jersey

Rocky, rooty, and relentlessly technical — a New Jersey mountain bike trail that lives up to its rugged reputation.

Jungle Habitat

West Milford, New Jersey

Eight to ten miles of well-designed NORBA singletrack winding through the storied grounds of an old wild-animal amusement park in West Milford.

George's Island Park

Montrose, New York

Excellent mountain bike trails winding through George's Island Park on the Hudson River in Montrose.

Ringwood Skylands Manor

Ringwood, New Jersey

Ten-plus miles of rough, technical singletrack with difficult climbs, tricky obstacles, and the challenge of riding across fallen trees elevated five feet in the air.

Blue Mountain Reservation

Cortlandt, New York

Seven miles of color-coded mountain bike trails for all skill levels through 1,600 acres of diverse habitats at Blue Mountain Reservation near Peekskill.

Beacon Mt.

Beacon, New York

Climb blue or white singletrack (or fire road) to an old casino and fire tower, then enjoy nothing but fast downhill in every direction from the summit.

Mountain Creek Bike Park

Over 40 custom-built trails from beginner to advanced, including freeride terrain and race courses — Mountain Creek Bike Park is a premier destination for all skill levels.

Granite Knolls

Mohegan Lake, New York

Two types of trails share this Westchester County park — wooded roads and narrow, undulating singletrack that wind past small quarries and over the namesake granite knoll.

Yorktown Trails System

Mohegan Lake, New York

A collection of three parks — Sylvan Glen, Granite Knolls, and Woodlands Legacy Park — joined into one mountain bike trail system in the town of Yorktown.

Ramapo Mountain State Forest

Oakland, New Jersey

A hilly forested trail system with miles of rocky singletrack, doubletrack, and fire roads, NYC skyline views, ponds, streams, and wildlife habitat.

Sylvan Glen Park Preserve

Mohegan Lake, New York

A short but scenic loop through a quarry and wooded overlook — take the red trail to the view, then wind back down through blue and green.

Old Croton Aqueduct

Ossining, New York

A dirt trail with frequent road crossings following the historic Old Croton Aqueduct route — a unique ride through history in the Hudson Valley.

North Country Trailway

Yorktown Heights, New York

A smooth rail trail perfect for family rides and single-speed cruising through the Hudson Valley.

Minnewaska State Park

Gardiner, New York

Twelve miles of carriage roads linking Lake Awosting, Castle Point, and Kempton Ledge through stunning fall foliage and sweeping views — beginner-friendly grade with great scenery payoff.

High Mountain Park

Wayne, New Jersey

Rocky uphills and nice descents make High Mountain Park a solid workout for riders of any level in Wayne, New Jersey.

Graham Hills

Pleasantville, New York

A sweet network of singletrack loops in Pleasantville with dropoffs, jumps, DH sections, hard climbs, and a retired motocross track in the back — best for intermediate to advanced riders.