Mountain Biking

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Hit the trails

Legendary mountain biking in the Lake Champlain Region

Leave the asphalt behind and take your ride onto the rugged trails of the Lake Champlain Region. From rocky, blueberry-covered outcroppings to deep-green forests and backcountry terrain, mountain bikers will find plenty of opportunities to get outside and explore.

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Trails for all skill levels

Scenic trail systems

The Lake Champlain Region offers mountain biking terrain for every ability, from mellow wooded trails to technical singletrack and rugged climbs. The Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA) has helped build and maintain a growing network of trails throughout the region, including the Cobble Hill, Blueberry Hill, and Otis Mountain systems in and around Elizabethtown. Just north, Ausable Chasm Recreation Area offers 25 miles of trails for all abilities, while Thrall Dam in Lewis provides a gentler option with several miles of scenic trails through wetlands and forest. Whether you're looking for a challenging ride or an easy introduction to mountain biking, there's a trail to match your pace.

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Responsible riding

Avoid muddy trails

If your tires are sinking into the mud and leaving ruts, the trail is too muddy to ride on.

Follow Leave No Trace principles

The seven Leave No Trace principles apply to all outdoor recreation, including mountain biking. Get to know them before your next adventure!

Only ride on designated mountain biking trails

There are several designations for public land in the Adirondacks, and each dictates what can and can't be done there. To avoid any hassles, and to spend more time on the trail than online doing research, a good rule of thumb is to stick to trails that were designed with mountain biking in mind. Visit BETA's website or speak to staff at local gear shops to learn more.

Ride under control

Adirondack mountain biking trails are also used by hikers. Have fun, but do it in a way that’s not a danger to yourself or others.

Plan ahead and set out prepared

Get information, buy maps, and know where you’re going before setting out. You can check trail conditions through Trail Forks and at local gear shops.