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.

Goose Pond

Chester, New York

A Hudson Valley singletrack destination in Chester, New York — check HudsonValleyMTB.com for a full description and route details.

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.

Spring Farm

Gardiner, New York

Hilly intermediate-to-advanced mountain biking at Spring Farm near Gardiner, with a rocky uphill climb, fun downhill curves, and awesome ski-loop singletrack.

Lippman Park

Kerhonkson, New York

A trail system with raised boardwalks, skinnies, berms, and climbing near Kerhonkson, New York — easier trails at the mountain base with increasing challenge as you ascend through 17 interconnected trails.

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.

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.

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.

Franny Reese State Park

Highland, New York

Stellar Hudson River views on singletrack trails in a centrally located Scenic Hudson park, ideal for a quick pre- or post-work ride with easy connections to rail trails and the Walkway Over the Hudson.

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.

Vassar Farms

Poughkeepsie, New York

A convenient, flowing trail system just minutes from downtown Poughkeepsie — mostly smooth with short technical sections, great for quick after-work laps or cyclocross riders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

Kingston, New York

A scenic rail trail through a few small towns near New Paltz, New York — smooth, flat, and welcoming for beginners and kids alike.

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.