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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Boy Scout Camp

Rockleigh, New Jersey

A half-mile climb to the camp hilltop, a fireroad crossing to north-side singletrack, and a descent to a wooden bridge — a solid after-work neighborhood ride for those who live nearby.

Mills Reservation Trails

Montclair, New Jersey

Six miles of loop trails through preserved deciduous woodland and wetlands on the First Watchung Mountain, with basalt lava outcrops, NYC skyline views, and a Lenape Trail segment.

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.

Hilltop reservation

Verona, New Jersey

Fun singletrack with ramps, good uphill and downhill zig-zags, and a compact but entertaining layout in Verona, New Jersey.

Tourne Park

Boonton, New Jersey

A Boonton singletrack network with GPS-mapped good riding covering most of the quality trails in Tourne Park — start from Denville on the paved bike path.

Eagle Rock

Montclair, New Jersey

A fun singletrack ride at Eagle Rock in Montclair with roots, rocks, short descents, and alt routes — something for riders of all levels.

George's Island Park

Montrose, New York

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

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.

Wildcat Ridge

Nice and tough JORBA-maintained singletrack connecting to Split Rock Reservoir — brutal climbs typically on doubletrack, with enough trail for a full day of riding.

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.

Prospect Park

Livingston, New Jersey

A quick one-mile figure-eight trail with a 100-foot elevation change tucked into Prospect Park in Livingston, New Jersey.

NJ Long Trail

New York, New York

This listing indicates no biking is permitted on the NJ Long Trail near New York.

Highbridge Park Trails

New York, New York

From smooth cruisers to technical east coast gnar, a freeride trail, and a dirt jump park — Highbridge Park delivers a surprising slice of mountain biking in New York City.

North-South County Trailway

New York, New York

A mountain bike trail running from Van Cortlandt to Briar Cliff along the North-South County Trailway in New York.