Biking Trails
NEW - Cunningham Park - Grand Opening May 26, 2007
Cunningham Park Bike Trail Map
Nearby Town: Bayside
Ride Type: Something for everyone
Distance: 5 - 15 miles
Trail description: Singletrack and fire roads. Beginner and intermediate level terrain. Many intracate trails to choose from with technical obsticles, short climbs, with a lot of tight turning.
How to get there:Directions to Cunningham Park’s North Woods Trailhead
By Car: LIE to Exit 27, Clearview Expressway South, Exit at 73rd Ave. Make a left at the end of ramp. Go past the next light and make a left on to 210th St, the trailhead is near 67th Ave.
By Public Transportation: From the IRT No. 7 to Main St. Flushing (last stop), then take the Q17 bus, which will run south on Kissena Blvd. Ask for a transfer At Union Tpk and get on the Q46 heading east. Get off at Francis Lewis Blvd and walk north 1/4 mile to 73 Ave then turn right and head east 1/4 mile to 210 St. Make a left and head north 1/8 mile to the trailhead at 67 Ave.
From the F train to Jamaica (last stop), then take the Q17 bus, which runs east on Hillside then goes up 188 St. Ask for a transfer At Union Tpk and get on the Q46 heading east. Get off at Francis Lewis Blvd and walk north 1/4 mile to 73 Ave then turn right and head east 1/4 mile to 210 St. Make a left and head north 1/8 mile to the trailhead at 67 Ave.Bethpage State park
Nearby Town: Hicksville
Ride Type: Something foe everyone
Distance: 20-30 miles
Trail description: Singletrack and fire roads. Miles of varied beginner and intermediate level terrain. Easy to ride. Many intracate trails to choose from. Fast and fun for everyone.
How to get there: LIE to exit 44 S- [Seaford Oyster Bay Expwy.] To exit 8, Powell Ave. Make a left at exit, and park entrance is the second left once you cross over the SOB.
Stillwell Woods Single Track
Nearby town: Syosset
Ride type: Single Track
Distance: 5miles
Climbing: Some Steep Inclines
Skill Level: Beginners & Intermediate
How to get there: I-495 (Long Island Expressway) to Exit 44N. Take Seaford-Oyster Bay Pkwy (135)for about a mile or so to Jericho Tpke. Go east (to the right) 1/2 mile on Jericho then make a left (north) on to South Woods Road. Stillwell Woods County Park is about 1.2 miles on your right (as you head north). The parking lot goes along the south side of the ball fields and the trailhead (with signs) is to the left just beyond the metal barrier at the end of the parking lot.
Blue Mountain Reservation
Nearby Town: Peekskill, New York
Ride Type: Many trails to choose from
Distance: 10 miles
Duration: 1-2 hours
Climbing: Rolling Terrain
Skill Level: Weekend warriors
Ride Summary: A combination of single track and fire roads.
Trail Description: The trails are color marked similar to ski trails. Red: advanced, Orange: intermediate, Yellow: beginners. The trails are shared with hikers and horses. However,hardly used by hikers especially in the deep woods but be careful of horse poop. The trails are mostly singletrack. The trails offer traditional East Coast conditions including rocks, roots, branches, and climbs. But, what goes up must come down. Similar to other trails in the area (Graham Hills, Mianus River, etc.), there are offshoot trails off main thoroughfares. Just keep your eyes open. Also, riders looking for a quick spin can find loops (routes) shorter than trails located at Graham Hills.
There are also downhill shuttle runs in Blue Mountain which start at the summit trails. Full face helmet, and downhill gear is advised.
How to get there: From Peekskill take route 9 to Welcher ave. The park is located at the end of Welcher Ave.
CalvertonNearby town: Calverton New York.
Ride type: Many trails to choose from
Distance: 12 miles
Climbing: Flat
Skill Level: Beginners
Trail Description: This ride is great for beginners. There's not a lot of obsticales or scenery here, but it is a good opportunity to get your feet wet on some singletrack. Most of the trail is just zig zaging back and forth over tree stumps with no hills or anyting of interest, except the "roller coaster" and Scuttle hole.
How to get there: Rte. 25 in Calverton , next to the Wading River Hotel.
Glacier Ridge Nature Preserve
Nearby town: Brookhaven
Ride type: Many trails to choose from
Distance: 8.5 miles
Climbing: Flat
Skill Level: Beginners - imtermediate
Trail Description: Intermediate to advanced singletrack (narrow) with two optional diamond loops and fire roads.
How to get there: Take 495 to Exit 63 Ocean Ave. (North), follow to Bicycle Path Road and make a right, go to Independance Hill Drive and make a left (Town of Brookhaven Town Hall), go to the end and park near the windmill, trail entrance is to the left of the low white building (mulched path leads to trail head/kiosk).
Cathedral Pines
Nearby Town: Middle Island, New York
Ride Type: Loop
Distance: 8 Miles
Climbing: Rolling Terrain
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
Trail Description: Developed by C.L.I.M.B, Long Islands premier mountain bike club. Twisting , rolling, sometimes rough and tough, but fast trail through woodlands. Verey gratifying, several nice downhills.
How to get there: LIE[495] from NYC area to exit 66. Head north for about 2.5 miles and park entrance is on left at a traffic light.
Rocky PointNearby town: Rocky point
Ride type: Loop
Distance: 13-22 miles
Climbing: Flat
Skill level: Weekend warrior
Trail Description: While the trail is on the East end of Long Island, about 90 minutess from NYC, it is worth the trip. Enter the trail to the left of the information boardand follow the yellow signs all the way through. You will encounter a few hills but for the most part the ride is flat.You can do 13 miles if you don't do any of the many Black diamond sections. If you do them , the distance can be up to 22 miles. The black diamonds are lots of fun, but require some skill. They are rollers and more rollers with turns and some boards to ride over. There is a section called the "Log Jam that "has just that, while climbing. All the diamond sections have names and are quite fun, but be careful, it is a long way to walk out hurt, or for someone to get in there to get you out.
How to get there: LIE [495] East to exit 66. Head north for about 5 miles. When you passs the light for Whiskey Road, the entrance will be about 500' on your left.It is a dirt parking lot anfd it will fill up fast during the season, so get there early. You need a permit to ride and park there , but it is free. You can pick up applications at the trail head or you can contact C.L.I.M.B.
Ninham Mountain Multiple Use Area
Nearby town: Carmel
Ride type: Loop
Distance: 15+ miles
Climbing: Some
Skill level: Weekend warrior
Trail Description: VERY technical singletrack, lots of rock drops and logs, big climb to Ninham Mountain across Gypsy Trail Rd., some fire road.
How to get there: Route 301 to Gypsy Trail Road, 2 miles to gravel lot on right. Take gravel fire road to trail network or cross Gypsy Trail Rd. to Ninham Mountian climb.
Lake Minnewaska State Park
Nearby town: New Paltz
Ride type: Loop
Distance: up to 8 miles
Climbing: Some
Skill level: Beginner
Trail Description: Well Maintained Carriage Trails, Wide, few difficult sections, but some long continuous uphill sections (about 2 miles)going out to Lake Awasting. Some of the most beautiful scenery in NYS. Many trails along cliffs, ride with caution, not for those with vertigo.
How to get there: NYS Thruway (87) North or South to Route 299 West.At Junction Route 44/55 make a Right.Park entrance about 4 miles up winding mountain road on Left.
Plattekill Mountain
Nearby town: Woodstock
Ride type: Singletrack & Fire Roads
Distance: Downhill trails
Climbing: None
Skill level: All skill levels
Trail Description: Ski resort that was supposedly rated as the number 2 ski resort for mountain biking in the US. Great place, but hard to get to if you don't know your way --- not enough sign's along the way.
How to get there: NYS Thruway (87) North or South to Route 299 West.At Junction Route 44/55 make a Right.Park entrance about 4 miles up winding mountain road on Left.
