Top 10 Biking Trails in New York, United States

June 5, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

New York State has it all – booming metropolises, majestic waterfalls, mountains, wine country, chicken wings. Yes, NYC is a magnet for tourists, but an exploration of the rest of the state can be equally thrilling. The Finger Lakes Wine Region is a vision of serene waters, quaint B&Bs, and pretty vineyards. Movie buffs will love Rochester, home of the George Eastman House and one of the world’s most comprehensive film archives. On your way to Niagara Falls, stop in Buffalo to fuel up on spicy wings.
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1. Whiteface Mountain Bike Park

5021 Nys Route 86, Wilmington, NY 12997-2109 +1 518-524-9805 http://www.downhillmike.com
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 9 reviews

Whiteface Mountain Bike Park

2. Cranx Indoor and Outdoor Bike & Sports Park

6341 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY 13206-1407 +1 424-272-6999 http://www.cranx.com
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 10 reviews

Cranx Indoor and Outdoor Bike & Sports Park

3. Old Croton Aqueduct Trail

Bronx, NY
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
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Poor
0%
Terrible
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Old Croton Aqueduct Trail

4. Dutchess Rail Trail

Dinwiddie Street, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 21 reviews

Dutchess Rail Trail

Reviewed By Q912SRjohnb - Hopewell Junction, United States

The rail trail is a great place to take the family! Walking, or biking, it's a great place to get your exercise, meet friendly faces, and enjoy the scenery, especially when going over the former rail road bridge that crosses the Hudson River. There are spectacular views from the bridge in all seasons.

5. Erie Canalway Trail

NY
Excellent
58%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Erie Canalway Trail

Journey along the scenic and historic Erie Canal between Buffalo and Albany, a National Heritage Corridor, and enjoy great scenery, interesting history, and unparalleled cycling.

6. Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Millerton, NY 12546 +1 518-789-9591 [email protected] http://www.hvrt.org/index.html
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 72 reviews

Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Reviewed By jank845 - Ithaca, United States

With its new open segment, the rail trail is now about 24.5 miles in length from the hamlet of Wassaic to Orphan Farm Road, on the north side of Taconic State Park. The best part about the trail is that it combines views of woodlands, farmlands and wetlands with the Taconic Mountains framing them. While there are few services directly on the trail (The town of Millerton and the Depot Deli and Bash Bish Bicycles in Taconic State Park are exceptions) there are many options within a mile or so of the trail. As well there are some great options for other activities nearby: Alander Mountain and Bash Bish Falls are two hiking options and Copake Iron Works is an interesting historical site. Or, if shopping is more your style, Millerton has fun and unique shops.

7. Warren County Bikeway

Lake George, NY http://warrencountyny.gov/transport/bike.php
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 97 reviews

Warren County Bikeway

Reviewed By EJBLtravels - Media, United States

This was the highlight to our visit to Lake George. The path was wide and paving was smooth. Well kept up, with beautiful wooded scenery. We rode from Lake George to Glenn Lake and back (12 miles total). Slight inclines and a couple of small hills.

8. Massapequa Preserve

Massapequa, NY
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 96 reviews

Massapequa Preserve

Reviewed By jenellbstewart - New York City, United States

Best place to ride/jog! Now that spring is here I live on this trail. When The weather warms up I’ll bring my kids out with me to ride.

9. Zim Smith Bike Trail

Route 9, Round Lake, NY
Excellent
79%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Zim Smith Bike Trail

Reviewed By Dave_NY55 - Waterford, United States

I have used this trail about haldf a dozen times. Currently it goes from Ballston Spa to Coons Crossing. Next year, it will be extended south to Mechanicville. My favorite part is the unpaved, stone dust section from Round Lake to Coons Crossing. It is very scenic and less used than the paved section. In the Fall, the colors are spectacular. There is a 1.2 mile extension off the main trail near the Northway crossing. This alternate route is scenic, but hilly and will take you to the roundabout at US 9 and NY 67. I generally park in the center of Round Lake and then bicycle either north or south. When, you are done, stop in at Leah's for a beverage and some baked goods..

10. North County Trailway

Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 http://www.yorktownny.org/community/north-county-trailway
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

North County Trailway

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