Mountain Biking

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Mountain Biking

Late April – December

Explore the rugged beauty of the Shawangunk Ridge by mountain bike. Guests have access to more than 70 miles of scenic carriage roads connecting Mohonk Mountain House and the Mohonk Preserve. Routes range from smooth, hard-packed gravel to slightly rougher carriage roads, offering rewarding rides for a variety of skill levels.

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Wheelworks Bike Shop
Hours

daily, seasonal
9am – 5pm

Riding Details

Bring your own bike or rent one from our Wheelworks Shop, which offers both E-bikes and non-electric mountain bikes. Helmets are required for all cyclists and are included with bike rentals. Rental bikes are available for guests ages 12 and older.

During the summer & fall seasons, the Mohonk Recreation Department offers daily guided rides. Rides are paced for the least experienced rider in the group. Please check the Activity Schedule for current offerings.

Printed trail maps are available to help riders choose a route suited to their experience level.

Bike trail Map

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Must-Do Trails

The surface of our carriage roads is best suited for mountain or gravel bikes and is not recommended for road bikes.
Guests interested in road cycling can visit the Concierge for further recommendations.

For the Experienced

Strenuous

This route will cover three separate land parcels including Mohonk Mountain House, Mohonk Preserve, and Minnewaska State Park. The route is an out and back with a twist but the penultimate reward is Awosting Falls waterfall.

Begin at the Mohonk Bike Shop and follow Copes Lookout Road. Make a right onto Laurel Ledge Road and follow it downhill to Rhododendron Bridge. Enjoy the cool, dark hemlock forest on this western side of the property. Make a right turn onto Overcliff Road and follow to Trapps Bridge. Cross over Trapps Bridge and follow Trapps Road until you cross a paved road (Lyons Road). You will see a gate on either side of the road, cross over Lyons Road, and continue on the carriage road. You are approximately 1.25 miles from the falls at this point. The return will retrace your route until Trapps Bridge. At Trapps Bridge, make a right onto Undercliff Road. This road will have many different users, including rock climbers, hikers, runners, and other cyclists. Use caution while going downhill. Follow Undercliff Road to Rhododendron Bridge. Stay straight onto Laurel Ledge Road to a left on Copes Lookout Road and return to Mountain House. Great option for an E-bike.

15 miles

For the Beginner

Moderate

A classic route suitable for guests of all cycling abilities. Includes amazing westerly views of the Catskill Mountain, soaring birds, and mesmerizing rock formations.

Begin at the Mohonk Bike shop, where riders will follow Copes Lookout Road to Humpty Dumpty Road. There are numerous viewpoints along this first section, so be sure to take a break and enjoy. From Humpty Dumpty Road, make a left onto Short Woodland Road to Lake Shore Road (this is a left) to a right turn onto Forest Drive. Follow Forest Drive downhill to a left on Bridge Road. Follow Bridge Road to Huguenot Drive. Make a right onto Hemlock Lane. Use caution as you will have an auto road crossing here. Continue to follow Hemlock Lane to North Lookout Road. At this intersection, take a brief backtrack on North Lookout (to the right), which ensures you have a chance to take in the panoramic view. Then return the opposite direction towards the Mountain House along North Lookout Road. This will bring you back to the Mohonk Barn. Follow Mossy Brook Road to the top of the hill and make a right onto Barn Road and follow the paved road back to the Bike shop. This route will be approximately 3.5 miles–remember the last part is uphill!

3.5 miles

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