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Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail
Yonkers, New York
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
6 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 9/21/07 by bikeit420 |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 4 miles | Global Rank: 554 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 28 | Wishlist: 13 |
| Avg. Speed: 4.66 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 18min |
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Description: Sprain Ridge has some very technical sections of log crossings, often two or three in a row spaced about a bike length apart just to make things difficult. Here is the description from the official website: http://www.westchestergov.com/parks/brochures/Trailways/SprainRidgeMain.htm Sprain Ridge Park is a large land preserve with a variety of landscapes, ranging from heavily wooded areas to large and impressive rock outcroppings. The park was previously owned by the Boyce Thompson Institute, a botanical research center, and a result, contains many unusual and exotic woodland plants. The five miles of mountain bike trails at Sprain Ridge offer challenges to cyclists at every level of ability and are a great complement to the parkís other recreational facilities, which include a swimming pool, playground and picnic areas. The trails wind their way through 278 acres of varied terrain that offers challenges for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists. The beginner trail provides cyclists with challenging curves but a relatively level topography. The intermediate and advanced trails provide experienced cyclists with more of a challenge with trails of increasing grades and challenging topography. There are picnic areas available near all three parking lots and a snack bar is open in season near the swimming pool area. Remember, people judge all cyclists by your actions, so please act courteously and responsibly. not build new trails or stunts. Have a good time and enjoy your ride.
Description: Sprain Ridge has some very technical sections of log crossings, often two or three in a row spaced about a bike length apart just to make things difficult. Here is the description from the official website: http://www.westchestergov.com/parks/brochures/Trailways/SprainRidgeMain.htm Sprain Ridge Park is a large land preserve with a variety of landscapes, ranging from heavily wooded areas to large and impressive rock outcroppings. The park was previously owned by the Boyce Thompson Institute, a botanical research center, and a result, contains many unusual and exotic woodland plants. The five miles of mountain bike trails at Sprain Ridge offer challenges to cyclists at every level of ability and are a great complement to the parkís other recreational facilities, which include a swimming pool, playground and picnic areas. The trails wind their way through 278 acres of varied terrain that offers challenges for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists. The beginner trail provides cyclists with challenging curves but a relatively level topography. The intermediate and advanced trails provide experienced cyclists with more of a challenge with trails of increasing grades and challenging topography. There are picnic areas available near all three parking lots and a snack bar is open in season near the swimming pool area. Remember, people judge all cyclists by your actions, so please act courteously and responsibly. not build new trails or stunts. Have a good time and enjoy your ride.
added on April 13, 2004 by 
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NEARBY TRAILS
- Graham Hills in Pleasantville (9.8 miles away)
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by denchavarr on September 25, 2009
My Buddies and I tried this trail out for the first time it was conveniently close to where my friends live in Queens so we had to try it out. We were surprised as to how technical the trail really was unfortunately in some areas so much that this is definitely not a trail for beginners...but everyone should try at least once if challenge is wanted just were some protection. The trail is short and had a very cool wide slopping rock covered trail going downhill that is very exhilarating and the most fun we had on this one.
reviewed by denchavarr on September 25, 2009
My Buddies and I tried this trail out for the first time it was conveniently close to where my friends live in Queens so we had to try it out. We were surprised as to how technical the trail really was unfortunately in some areas so much that this is definitely not a trail for beginners...but everyone should try at least once if challenge is wanted just were some protection. The trail is short and had a very cool wide slopping rock covered trail going downhill that is very exhilarating and the most fun we had on this one.
reviewed by 416to212 on September 15, 2009
Feels like a bigger park when you're riding it for the first time. Exposed rock along parts of this ridge are fun to ride. BTW more than summer I love riding Sprain in the winter. This park is very challenging when covered in 2-4 inches of snow. There are a lot of deer in Sprain and sometimes they can surprise you. I would only consider driving 30 minutes to ride Sprain. I skip riding the wide hydro dirt roads because they aren't that fast or challenging.
reviewed by ac90002 on November 16, 2008
some nice singletrack & drops, nice flow to the area, but it is small. Can be covered in an hour or so.
Similar Trail: Blue Mountain
reviewed by kevinoriol on August 22, 2008
I was surprised at how technical Sprain Ridge Park is. I'm an intermediate rider and was really challenged on even the Otter loop which is the "beginner" trail. Lots of twists and turns, rocks and logs. I ventured into the advanced section and was astounded at the heights and difficulty of the jumps. Now I understand why guys (and girls) wear the shin guards, elbow pads, chest protecters and full face helmet. I will be back there as often as I can to hone the skills. Sprain Ridge is a really challenging ride.
* Review edited 8/22/2008
Similar Trail: Stillwell (Long Island), Highbridge (Upper Manhattan)
reviewed by bikeit420 on November 13, 2005
This trail is a great technical workout. Lots of rocks and roots to keep you on you toes. Short ride from NYC. No major hills but plenty of technical riding. Easy to get to.
Similar Trail: Stillwell
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