A mountain biker leans into a turn while navigating a dirt trail in a lush green forest, surrounded by tall trees and underbrush. The rider is wearing a helmet and athletic clothing, showcasing an action-packed moment in nature. Craig Wood Trails mountain bike trail.
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 5 mi (8 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: -
Total: 23 riders
 

Mountain Biking Craig Wood Trails

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#53 of 302 mountain bike trails in New York
#2,315 in the world

The Craig Wood trails, also known as "Scott's Cobble" due to the abandoned ski area that some of the trails traverse, are a Lake Placid favorite. Craig Wood is home to the first flow trail built in the Adirondacks — Blue Ribbon — but in this forest, you'll still encounter plenty of classic Adirondack roots and rocks to test your suspension and bike handling skills.

Blue Ribbon has recently been revamped to for better flow and water drainage, with the town of North Elba investing $25,000 in trail improvements. The local mountain bike advocacy group, the Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA), matched that donation with $16,000 of in-kind labor.

These investments were made "through the lens of the UCI visitors that are expected to come," said Patrick Carey, President of the BETA board. "We wanted to make sure that the trails could handle that influx, but also it was time for a refresh."

While Blue Ribbon was the first flow trail in the region, deeper into the trail system, you'll find two of the best and biggest jump trails in the Adirondacks. Green Jacket is a fantastic intermediate jump line with perfectly sculpted tables and berms. Gold Jacket provides an alternate entrance to Green Jacket, and this short line rightfully earns a "pro-trail" rating, or double black diamond plus, for a massive wooden step-down drop funneling into a gigantic table. 99% of riders won't be able to ride Gold Jacket, but those who do will have a blast.

The rest of the trails consist primarily of a mix of roots, rocks, and berms, sprinkled throughout the network is a wide array of massive rock drops that serve as superb optional double black diamond hits.

First added by briburt on Oct 12, 2014. Last updated Aug 30, 2024. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
from River Road, Lake Placid: Riders can follow River Rd. to Birdsong Lane, and then hop on the Jackrabbit Trails towards Craigwood Golf Course. Right before the Golf Course the singletrack begins on the left hand side. You can also access the trails directly from Craig Wood Golf Course - find the driving range, and ride down the left side of it at the woods' edge until you see the signs for the Poppa Wheelie trail. Maps are available at local bike shops or can be downloaded from the Barkeater Trails Alliance web site. Parking on River Rd: Riders can use the pull-off on River Rd, at the Steel Deck Bridge. Follow Jackrabbit Trail signs toward the Red Barn to find Birdsong Way."


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