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Mountain Biking in Saranac Lake
Decidedly Different Trails

Have you heard the news? Saranac Lake is home to some great places to mountain bike! There's downhill excitement at Mount Pisgah and a fun trail network to explore at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center.

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Mt Pisgah

Besides having Saranac Lake's only machine-built flow trail, The Cure, Mount Pisgah also has a 5-mile trail network of moderate to difficult paths to enjoy. It's not easy to get to the top of Pisgah, but those who do will be rewarded with awesome views of the Saranac River, the Mackenzie Range, and Whiteface Mountain. 

Dewey Mountain Recreation Center

Affectionally called "Dewey" by locals, Dewey Mountain Recreation Center is a cross-country ski and snowshoe center in the winter that recently became a mountain biking center in the warmer months. Dewey's 5.5 miles of singletrack trails are stacked, meaning they get more difficult the farther you venture from the parking area. The Mumbly Peg trail gains 450 feet of elevation as it takes riders to the top of the mountain. It's especially nice in fall, but hey, any season on a bike is a good season, right?

Bloomingdale Bog 

By far the mellowest trail on this list, the Bloomingdale Bog trail is an easy, scenic ride along an abandoned railroad corridor. The path is wide, straight, level, and absolutely easy to follow, making this a perfect choice for anyone who just wants to cruise past one scenic vista after another — and make no mistake, the wetlands along this route are gorgeous to say the least.

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A good map is a great tool to help plan mountain biking trips!

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Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center
Mt Pisgah features a 5-mile network of fun and flowy trails for mountain bikers and other non-motorized uses. This is home to the region's only machine-built flow trail - The Cure -...
Location:
92 Mt. Pisgah Lane , Saranac Lake , 12983
Phone:
(518) 891-4150
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Dewey Mountain Recreation Center
Dewey Mountain Recreation Center features 5.5 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails which happily co-exist with roughly 7.5 miles of XC ski trails. Difficulty ranges from cruiser to hardcore as...
Location:
Route 3 , Saranac Lake , 12983
Phone:
(518) 891-1990
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Bloomingdale Bog Trail
The Bloomingdale Bog Trail is a scenic, end-to-end path that follows an old railroad corridor that connects Saranac Lake to Bloomingdale. The entire route is wide, level, and mostly...
Location:
Route 86 , Saranac Lake , 12983
Phone:
(518) 891-1990
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