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      Biking in the Forest
      • Bicycles, Unicycles, etc. are allowed on the Forest Roads ONLY. They are not allowed on the hiking trails.
      source: Visit Black Rock Forest
      View region descriptions for other activity types
      Generic
      Black Rock Forest Consortium is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization with a mission of advancing scientific understanding of the natural world through research, education, and conservation programs. The Consortium maintains a 3,870-acre forest and a scientific field station in the Hudson Highlands, 60 miles north of New York City. The Consortium collaborates with its members – universities, schools, scientific and cultural institutions – to pursue and foster scientific inquiry, and to create educational programs for K-16 students, teachers, and the general public. Black Rock Forest Consortium works with many partners to pursue conservation goals in the Hudson Highlands and the greater mid-Hudson Valley region.

      Mountain Bike
      Biking in the Forest
      • Bicycles, Unicycles, etc. are allowed on the Forest Roads ONLY. They are not allowed on the hiking trails.

      E-Bike
      E-Bikes are not allowed, unless you apply in advance for a permit. (845-534-4517; [email protected])

      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Private Managed Forest
      Land Manager: Black Rock Forest
      Pecks Road Parking google parking directions
      Disclaimer:
      There is no entry to Black Rock Forest during deer-rifle season (mid-November through early December).
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 19
      • 1
      • 4

      Region Status
      Caution as of Nov 4, 2021

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      56
      Trails Mountain Bike
      24
      Trails Hike
      56
      Trails Trail Running
      56
      Trails Snowshoe
      50
      Total Distance
      37 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent
      4,763 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,036 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,443 ft
      Reports
      12
      Photos
      8
      Ridden Counter
      280

      Photos of Black Rock Forest Mountain Bike

      7 |
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 1:51pm
      Sep 2, 2023
      5 |
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 1:49pm
      Sep 2, 2023
      3 |
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 1:49pm
      Sep 2, 2023
      5 |
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 1:49pm
      Sep 2, 2023

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      White Oak Road
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 10:54am
      Sep 2, 2023
      		 VariableSwarms of mosquitoes if you're not riding...mcleveland28
      Hulse Road
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 10:54am
      Sep 2, 2023
      		 VariableWe came down this steep descent. Lots of...mcleveland28
      Continental Road
      Aug 22, 2023 @ 7:33pm
      Aug 22, 2023
      		 DryStay away from this trail has not been...JuanPwXkpJ
      Chatfield Road
      Mar 27, 2022 @ 6:11am
      Mar 27, 2022
      		 Variablefsharris
      Carpenter Road
      Mar 27, 2022 @ 6:11am
      Mar 27, 2022
      		 Variablefsharris
      Sutherland Road
      Mar 27, 2022 @ 6:11am
      Mar 27, 2022
      		 Variablefsharris
      Go-Down Road
      Nov 4, 2021 @ 10:24am
      Nov 4, 2021
      		 VariableWashed out, lots of blown down,...riderdaver
      Old West Point Road
      May 28, 2021 @ 8:47am
      May 28, 2021
      		 Dry unlimitedMPG WMBA

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      mcleveland28addphoto in My City and 3 more
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 1:49pm
      Sep 2, 2023
      mcleveland28addreportWhite Oak Road and 2 more
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 1:10pm
      Sep 2, 2023
      Doug2289wishlistrouteBlack Rock Forest Route
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 4:32pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      JuanPwXkpJcommenttrailHall Road
      Aug 22, 2023 @ 7:42pm
      Aug 22, 2023
      JuanPwXkpJaddreportContinental Road
      Aug 22, 2023 @ 7:33pm
      Aug 22, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      JuanPwXkpJtrailHall RoadThe start of Hall Road trail was in bad shape...
      Aug 22, 2023 @ 7:42pm
      Aug 22, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Hudson Highlands State Park 2 8 44.7 km
      Bear Mountain State Park 2 36.4 km
      Cronomer Hill Park - Upper Region 10 16 19.1 km
      Smith's Clove Park 2 29.4 km
      Fahnestock State Park 4 9 19.4 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2418 miles1,765 ft8 miles1,024 ft
      		#6,1581012186
      Hike5637 miles4,764 ft16 miles1,037 ft
      		#6,19512109
      Trail Running5637 miles4,764 ft16 miles1,037 ft
      		#5,7411212
      Snowshoe5034 miles4,396 ft15 miles1,037 ft
      		#1,3801
      • By TomHennigan JORBA JORBA Jungle PMTB & contributors
      • Admins: PMTB, unlimitedMPG
      • #30425 - 1,598 views

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