Great places for a quick trip?

roc

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Got a few days off to ride with a couple of buddies. We all like mooch/ringwood. We are looking at 2 nights, 3 days of ridding. Maybe one day at a lift served mountain that has low tech trails off the lift. We are driving from north jersey. We haven’t been to kingdom in forever, but we’ve been there a few times.
Any suggestions, we aren’t looking to camp, we will rent a house or condo. We would love to be near a lake or a place with a cool rope swing. Deck/patio fire pit would be nice.
 

GSTim

Formerly M3Tim
Raystown Lake, PA (Allegrigppis Trails system) not sure if there if there is a lift park near though. Great trails, not much tech though. Go ~1 hour north to Rothrock for the tech. :p
 

Norm

Mayor McCheese
Team MTBNJ Halter's
Massanuttin for lift access
George Washington Park
Then the other side down in Harrisonburg

If you go the VA route I can give you 2 excellent GPS loops to follow for the non-lift access days
 
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Norm

Mayor McCheese
Team MTBNJ Halter's
Elm Ridge
Windham
Plus whatever

Not the top of my list but if you don't want to drive too far, it's an option.
 
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Norm

Mayor McCheese
Team MTBNJ Halter's
Killington, Okemo, Stratton - I think they all have lift access now. Plus you're in Vermont so eat the cake of options there.

Green Mountain Trails are near enough to Killington. Add Pine Hill and you have 2+1 there.
 

Jmann

Never gonna let you down.
Lincoln woods, Diamond Hill and Sutton state forest for non lift served dh/enduro gnar all in maybe a half hour radius.
 

Norm

Mayor McCheese
Team MTBNJ Halter's
Thanks. What did you think about the lake placid trails?

I did a road ride and climbed the big hill, so I did not get a chance to check them out.

We plan to go the first weekend in August. They've put a lot of effort into the trails and there's a promo video out there about Wilmington. I can't find it now but when it pops up again I'll post it up.
 

roc

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I did a road ride and climbed the big hill, so I did not get a chance to check them out.

We plan to go the first weekend in August. They've put a lot of effort into the trails and there's a promo video out there about Wilmington. I can't find it now but when it pops up again I'll post it up.
Thanks.
 

graveyardman67

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Team MTBNJ Halter's
Check out the Gore area, I believe they have lift access now.

@graveyardman67 would know better
Mehhhh... They added a couple of trails for this year but the trail guy doesn't get it. West Mountain also has lift access but also seems to be in its infancy. I've not been but most videos are underwhelming.

On the other hand...
From Saratoga to North Creek Ski Bowl is under 1 hour. From Saratoga heading north.
Daniels Road State Forest - Saratoga Springs https://www.trailforks.com/tracker/map/?ping=43.129469,-73.789069
This system is extensive now and really varied. Rocky in spots, flowy in spots, some unique features. Hours of riding
Moreau State Park - Wilton https://www.trailforks.com/tracker/map/?ping=43.232792,-73.715706
Beautiful park with low traffic, big climb to plateau with some nice views. 1-2 hrs to most stuff.
Gurney Lane - Queensbury https://www.trailforks.com/tracker/map/?ping=43.369751,-73.711186
Love love love this place. It's mini Kingdom Trails. Everything is fast and flowy. Super well marked, maps everywhere. Several one way trails with berms and jumps.
North Creek Ski Bowl (Gore mtn lower) - North Creek https://www.trailforks.com/tracker/map/?ping=43.687675,-73.994427
Getting better every year. Probably 10+ miles of trail now. It is good trail though. Some flowy, some rocky and challenging. Plus the Long Trail continues to the summit of little gore for a hell of a climb and even better DH
Garnet Hill Lodge - North River - Just a 15 minute ride from Gore. Great potential but the owners need to put the time in to create some great trails. https://www.garnet-hill.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-Garnet-Hill-Bike-Trail-Map.pdf
Brandt Lake Bike Park - Brandt Lake - The Hub - Newly made trails 6-7 miles with a nice view and great craft brew and wine selection at the base.
 
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gmb3

JORBA: Sourlands
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Killington, Okemo, Stratton - I think they all have lift access now. Plus you're in Vermont so eat the cake of options there.

Green Mountain Trails are near enough to Killington. Add Pine Hill and you have 2+1 there.
Killington and Okemo, yes. Stratton bike park not opening until August i think but Mt Snow is right there too.
 

gmb3

JORBA: Sourlands
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Raystown Lake, PA (Allegrigppis Trails system) not sure if there if there is a lift park near though. Great trails, not much tech though. Go ~1 hour north to Rothrock for the tech. :p
Seven Springs is probably closest lift to Raystown.
 
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