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.

Goose Pond

Chester, New York

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ninham

Carmel Hamlet, New York

Vast, unmapped trail network with extremely technical terrain, no clear route, and one brutal climb — an adventurous but challenging ride for experienced MTBers.

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.