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          Adirondack Bike Trails
 
          
             
              | Black Bear Mountain This beautiful trail located in Old Forge offers views of the 
                  lake and can get hard at the end but most of the trip is for 
                  intermediate riding.
 Bloomingdale Bog TrailThis 9 + mile trail is appropriate for beginners and all other 
                  levels. The trailhead is located off of Rt. 86. Approximately 
                  1.3 miles north of the hospital take a right on a dirt road. 
                  This trail will take you through the wetlands surrounding Two 
                  Bridge and Niger Brooks. Most of the duration of this trail 
                  is level, but there is a short rough patch around Rt. 55 and 
                  some deep sand near Merrill Rd. The trail ends at Rt. 30 near 
                  Buck Pond State Campground, total of 9.8 miles.
 Bubb Lake/Moss Lake Lake Loop This magnificent trail ride is great for beginners and for those 
                  who really want to get a taste of the Adirondacks!
 Deer Pond Loop Trail6 miles west of Rt. 3 & Rt. 30 turn north on to Old Wawbeek 
                  Rd. The trailhead is clearly marked by a DEC sign. The first 
                  2 + miles of this trail follows The Old Wawbeek Rd. After passing 
                  Mosquito Pond, and Deer Pond, you will hit a fork in the trail. 
                  The left fork leads to a pretty picnic spot, near the pond. 
                  To complete the loop< take the right fork, which leads to some 
                  tricky side hill riding, and then to a swamp. After navigating 
                  the bridge that crosses some wetlands you will join a truck 
                  trail. The last approximately 2 miles is a nice cruise.
 Deer River State Forest TrailsA series of connecting loops allows bikers to choose a variety 
                  of terrains. The Deer River State Forest is made up of nerarly 
                  12,000 acres of land in NW Franklin County. There are also a 
                  few public use campsites along the river.
 Floodwood Loop TrailTo Locate the trailhead, take Rt. 30 to Saranac Inn, then take 
                  Floodwood Rd. Approximately 2 miles past Hoel Pond Rd. begin 
                  looking for snowmobile trail signs on your left. The ride begins 
                  on a snowmobile trail then turns into mostly rolling with some 
                  steep sections. A wooden bridge, and a view of Floodwood Pond 
                  will lead you to Rollins Pond State Campground. A paved road 
                  will complete your trip.
 Forest Home Road Loop This beautiful ride begins at the end of Forest Home Rd. in 
                  Saranac Lake. Through Lake Clear Junction, and onto Rd, this 
                  trail is mostly paved. rolling hills.
 Grass Pond TrailFrom the intersection of Rt. 30 and Rt. 86 Paul Smith's go approximately 
                  3 + miles north, turning right on dirt road. Look for DEC signs 
                  for Hays Brook Assembly area. This beginner level ride takes 
                  you over the Osgood River, and then east to Grass Pond. There 
                  are two nice lean-tos on the east shore.
 Hays Brook TrailThis trailhead is located in the same way as the Grass Pond 
                  Trail. This section of the trail is a beginner level cruise, 
                  crossing over the Osgood River, then through a boreal forest.
 Hays Brook Spur TrailDirections for the location of this trailhead are the same as 
                  for the Hatch Brook Loop Trail. A nice ride for any ability 
                  level, this trail takes you past a small pond on the left, then 
                  approximately 3 + miles on the spur trail. You will come to 
                  an old cabin site near Hays Brook.
 Hatch Brook Loop TrailTake Rt. 3 or Rt. 30 to NY 99 turn west on dirt road, where 
                  Hatch Brook crosses, just north of Loon Lake. Park at the south 
                  end of the field. This intermediate level ride, takes you over 
                  a ridge, then west past a pond. There is a single track section, 
                  just south of Hatch Brook.
 Keese Mill RoadAt the intersection of Rt. 30 & Rt. 86 in Paul Smith's there 
                  is a large parking area. This is a 20 mile one way trip, and 
                  it would be a good idea to park another car on Rt. 458 at the 
                  end of Blue Mountain Rd. This a beautiful ride, that takes you 
                  through a variety of terrains. You will cross the St. Regis 
                  River, travel through blueberry barrens and into a beautiful 
                  boreal forest.
 | Kushaqua Loop TrailTo begin this ride, park on the access road to Buck Pond State 
                  Campground. The entrance to Buck Pond, is off of County Rt. 
                  3. This beginner level ride takes you from Onchiota through 
                  Loon Lake, traveling much of the time along the beautiful north 
                  branch of the Saranac River.
 Lake Clear Ponds TrailTo locate the trailhead, take NY Rt. 30 to Lake Clear Rd. Cross 
                  the railroad tracks, and about 1/4 mile later you will see an 
                  old road on your left. This is where you begin. This approximately 
                  4 mile ride will take you past a number of small ponds, and 
                  on a former logging road. This is a trail that will appeal to 
                  beginner to intermediate.
 Mecham Lake TrailTo reach this trailhead, take either Rt. 3 or 30 to NY 99, turning 
                  west on the dirt road where Hatch Brook crosses the road. Follow 
                  this road for a little over two miles, and park at the end of 
                  the field. This is a mixture of relatively easy riding and more 
                  difficult terrain. You will cross over Winnebago Pond, and continue 
                  on until you arrive at Meacham Lake State Campground.
 Nelson Lake/Remsen Falls A nice ride on the snowmobile trails through the Adirondack 
                  woods. This backcountry trail will put you on the Snowmobile 
                  trails through the of the Adirondacks woodlands. Beautiful Ride!
 North Branch Loop
 Old Forge Mountainbike Trail System.This Trail rides offer magnificent views of the Adirondack mountains 
                  as well as streams, ponds and lakes in Herkimer County.
 Otter Hollow Loop TrailFish Creek Campground is where you will find the beginning of 
                  this trail. A day use fee must be paid at the gate. Generally 
                  this trail consists of rolling terrain, with some steep areas. 
                  After passing a number of ponds, the trail heads south to reach 
                  Rollins Pond State Campground.
 Paul Smiths LoopThis trail begins right at Pauls Smiths College. This very enjoyable 
                  takes you over mostly paved roads, through Lake Clear Junction, 
                  Gabriels, and back into Paul Smiths.
 Razorback PondThis trail offers beautiful scenery of the mountains, lakes, 
                  and streams.
 Sheep Meadow TrailTake 86 north past the intersection of Rt. 30, and Rt. 86. (about 
                  4 miles). Look for the dirt road on the right, and look for 
                  DEC markers. This is generally an easy cruise, following a truck 
                  trail, and a horse path. Crossing over the Osgood River, and 
                  the Hays Brook, the trail ends in a clearing.
 Silver Lake Loop
 Slush Pond Horse TrailThe trail begins off of NY Rt. 30, across from the Hays Brook 
                  Area. An enjoyable stretch, that most levels will enjoy. A couple 
                  of small hills make the ride a little more challenging, and 
                  the surroundings are beautiful.
 Safford Pond This trail ride will take you through two lakes: Big Moose Lake 
                  and Lake Rondaxe.
 Stony Creek PondsTake Rt. 3 to Coreys Rd., which is located between Saranac Lake, 
                  and Tupper Lake. This trail is loaded with beautiful scenery, 
                  and gently rolling terrain.The Ampersand Brook, Raquette River, 
                  and Stoney Creek Pond are all passed on this trail.
 Sunday Pond TrailTake NY Rt. 30 west past Lake Clear Junction. Turn onto Fish 
                  Hatchery Rd. Follow the railroad tracks. Generally this trail 
                  is level throughout. It will take you past Rat Pond, and Sunday 
                  Pond. To complete, the trail, takes you NE towards Fish Hatchery 
                  Rd.
 Trombley LandingThis beginner to intermediate level trail, begins just east 
                  of Tupper Lake, and the junction of Rt.3 and Rt. 30. The added 
                  bonus of a sandy beach at the end of this trail, make it even 
                  more fun. Some rolling hills and a mixture of easy terrain, 
                  make for a very fun ride.
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