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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

George's Island Park

Montrose, New York

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

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.

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.

Goose Pond

Chester, New York

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.