Mountain Bike Rides near the Scenic Byways

The map below provides a geographic summary of 40+ mountain bike rides highlighted on different byway pages throughout the Bike the Byways website. Use the 15 Byways tab to select a Byway – or see the map overview of all the Byways – to find a location of interest and see the ride suggestions.

Click on a map marker to see its ride description and a link to more information (if available). Some communities have more than one ride, use the navigation tools on the map to zoom in and see more detail.


View Mountain Bike Rides in the Adirondack Region in a larger map     Click to refresh map

Check in with Chamber offices, bike shops and other sports shops in the area to get the latest information and review your ride with someone knowledgeable of the area. Always check that the ride is on public land or otherwise allowed. Mountain biking is not allowed in wilderness areas.

When biking, dress for the weather and carry water, snacks, map, repair kit and cell phone. When biking in rural areas, services could be few and far between, and cell phone service may not always be available. See the Before You Ride notices in the bottom section of this website, as well as the Disclaimer notice.

Geographic diversity was one of our main goals – to represent the wide variety of mountain biking opportunities available throughout the region. If we have missed a popular mountain bike ride in your area that you would like us to consider, use the comment box below. Please use the form on the Contact Us page to provide more details. While we may not be able to quickly address every suggestion, we appreciate all input and will attempt to incorporate new biking information as time and funding allow. Requested information includes:

  • A concise “short description” that summarizes the ride.
  • A more detailed summary, including the high points and particulars.
  • Photos – one or more photos to illustrate the ride.
  • Map location – a complete address or latitude/longitude coordinates for a starting point.
  • A link to to the online information, multiple links if available.