Directions:
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Description: Ithaca was selected as a top 5 place to live for mountain biking by Bike magazine in 2002. This is probably the best of the nearby state lands. Many miles of technical singletrack with a multitude of fellow riders on any nice day. Numerous man-made obstacles especially in Area 51. Trails are maintained by a local bike club working with DEC. Located in the Finger Lakes region of NYS plenty of wineries and microbrews to sample and Ithaca has a great scene in which to enjoy the night as well as great places to shop. Shindagin is probably the premiere place to bike in central NY.
added on February 29, 2004 by guest
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reviewed by soezgg on April 22, 2010
Shindagin is a seemingly endless network of trails. So many that it is easy to get lost. Thankfully, the entire network is contained by a few recognizable dirt roads. Either way, Shindagin is peppered with skinnies, ledges, jumps and some newly built freeride obstacles. Lots of hills, lots of roots, might be a little wet at the bottom. Parking is decent near the top. You can come here, ride all morning, break for lunch, ride until dark and still not see every trail.
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reviewed by Big_D on September 16, 2004
Everything above is relatively correct. Escept here are some better directions to the best trails. the right turn off of 79 onto Creamery Rd. is good, then turn left at the stop sign. From here, there is a slight fork in the road, but you should turn right not left. Go up the dirt road until you pass a even more seasonal road on your right. You may see cars parked on the right as one trail/road crosses here. To the right in general is Bald Mountain (not bald anymore) and up there is where the best and driest singletrack is. The road you are on is called Brearly Hill Rd. the smaller road to the right is Bald Hill School Rd. there are many trails crossing Breardley Hill Rd. take one up to the top and have fun cruising around on top. DON'T go down teh other side! Make your way back to the road and find your way back to the car. On the left side of Brearly are such trails as roller coaster, the FLT reserved for hikers and yes, not far past the Bald Hill School road the second trail on the left will take you into area 51, although there are nice stunts scattered around the entire forest. Nothing is marked, use your senses and when you cross a trail notice that you are doing so. Most because getlost because they are indifferent to details. Anyway, there is no agreement between DEC and a local biking club, I know this because "the man" at DEC told me so, and that they wish someone would claim it and sign up for the insurance they provide anyone doing trail work in the state forest. It's a great deal. by the way, go to bikeloft.com and click on teh CNY DIRT link for even better directions.
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