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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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SaveBrooklyn trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing and Horseback. Popular destinations include Prospect Park, Marine Park and Shirley Chisholm State Park.
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- Mountain Bike
65 trails
- E-Bike
35 trails
- Adaptive Bike
44 trails
- Horse
12 trails
- Hike
65 trails
- Trail Running
65 trails
- Snowshoe
23 trails
- Nordic Ski
24 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 35
- 11
- 18
Region Status
Open as of Nov 25, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 65
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 65
- Trails E-Bike
- 35
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 52
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 44
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 22
- Trails Horse
- 12
- Trails Hike
- 65
- Trails Trail Running
- 65
- Trails Snowshoe
- 23
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 24
- Total Distance
- 50 miles
- Total Descent
- 941 ft
- Total Vertical
- 159 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 160 ft
- Reports
- 250
- Photos
- 24
- Completed Counter
- 62,369
Sub Regions
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Gateway National Recreation Area
- 5
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Marine Park
- 1
- 13
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Prospect Park
- 14
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Shirley Chisholm State Park
- 4
- 5
Popular Brooklyn Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 30 ft • 817 •
Conventional bike lane. As of Feb 2019, there's construction on parts of the path as you approach Berry Park heading west. Mostly a commuter path, but plenty to jib on and pop off of.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 15 ft • 797 •
Less popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 41 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 66 ft • 691 •
Less popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 4,134 ft • 77 ft • 637 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2,474 ft • 6 ft • 637 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 3,268 ft • 19 ft • 617 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 19 ft • 487 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2,398 ft • 0 ft • 465 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Brooklyn Mountain Bike Routes
44 miles • 977 ft • 7 •
The Brooklyn-Queens Greenway (BQG) is a 40-mile, continuous pedestrian and cyclist route from Coney Island...
Photos of Brooklyn Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Center Drive | Nov 25, 2025 @ 10:21am (Europe/Madrid) Nov 25, 2025 | Ideal | Mincha | ||
| South Lake Drive | Nov 25, 2025 @ 10:21am (Europe/Madrid) Nov 25, 2025 | Ideal | Mincha | ||
| Manhattan Bridge Bike Path | Nov 16, 2025 @ 10:35am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 16, 2025 | Wet | fstshrk | ||
| Grand Army Plaza Connector | Nov 16, 2025 @ 10:35am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 16, 2025 | Wet | fstshrk | ||
| Kent Avenue | Jun 11, 2025 @ 9:02am Jun 11, 2025 | Ideal | RobJSinger | ||
| Flushing Avenue | Jun 11, 2025 @ 9:02am Jun 11, 2025 | Ideal | RobJSinger | ||
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway | Jun 11, 2025 @ 9:02am Jun 11, 2025 | Ideal | RobJSinger | ||
| West Drive Connector | Aug 10, 2024 @ 9:14am Aug 10, 2024 | Very Dry | Aholicsound | ||
| West Lake Drive | Oct 13, 2023 @ 1:30pm Oct 13, 2023 | Ideal | gshr | ||
| East Drive | Oct 13, 2023 @ 1:30pm Oct 13, 2023 | Ideal | gshr |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WillieJacobsz | add | directory | activity #103029249 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 9:29am Sep 4, 2026 |
| Fyom01 | wishlist | route | activity #97937973 | Jun 27, 2026 @ 2:31pm Jun 27, 2026 |
| perihalajian | wishlist | route | activity #90945181 | Mar 20, 2026 @ 2:52pm Mar 20, 2026 |
| Mincha | add | report | activity #84691910 and 1 more | Nov 25, 2025 @ 2:09am Nov 25, 2025 |
| fstshrk | add | report | activity #84264129 | Nov 16, 2025 @ 12:11pm Nov 16, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Crowded but nice views of the Verrazano | Oct 5, 2020 @ 7:18pm Oct 5, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k44 awarded -

Climbing 10k Badge83 awarded -

Climbing 100k Badge7 awarded -

Epic Ride Descent 2k46 awarded -

Descent 10k Badge83 awarded -

Descent 100k Badge7 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Brooklyn Bike Park | skill park | Brooklyn |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Harvest Cyclery
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Bike Smith
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USACE - North Atlantic Division
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Sheepshead CycleBike Shop
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718 CycleryBike Shop
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Ride BrooklynBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 65 | 50 miles | 942 ft | 20 miles | 161 ft | #2,633 | #947 | 24 | 250 | 1 | 42,199 | |
| E-Bike | 35 | 28 miles | 686 ft | 15 miles | 161 ft | #4,264 | #1,399 | 250 | 1 | 1,226 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 52 | 45 miles | 912 ft | 19 miles | 161 ft | #4,282 | #1,503 | 189 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 44 | 36 miles | 827 ft | 17 miles | 161 ft | #1,969 | #366 | 248 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 22 | 14 miles | 190 ft | 4 miles | 39 ft | #4,282 | #1,503 | |||||
| Horse | 12 | 5 miles | 20 ft | 4,222 ft | 13 ft | #2,654 | #1,380 | 23 | ||||
| Hike | 65 | 50 miles | 942 ft | 20 miles | 161 ft | #4,619 | #1,620 | 250 | 319 | |||
| Trail Running | 65 | 50 miles | 942 ft | 20 miles | 161 ft | #3,292 | #962 | 250 | 1 | 6,498 | ||
| Snowshoe | 23 | 14 miles | 164 ft | 4 miles | 39 ft | #876 | #414 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 24 | 15 miles | 200 ft | 4 miles | 39 ft | #887 | #351 | 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Brooklyn?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Brooklyn are:
- Great Blue Heron Loop (4.1/5)
- East Drive (4.1/5)
- South Lake Drive (4.1/5)
- East Lake Drive (4.1/5)
- West Lake Drive (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Brooklyn?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Brooklyn. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Brooklyn?
The longest trail in Brooklyn is Ocean Parkway Bike Path at 4.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Brooklyn?
The best hiking trails in Brooklyn are:
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge - West Pond
- Eastern Parkway Bike Path
- South Lake Drive
- Prospect Park West Bike Path
- Park Circle
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Brooklyn?
The best trail running trails in Brooklyn are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn has a total of 65 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Brooklyn to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Brooklyn?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Brooklyn is East Drive with 77 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Brooklyn?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Brooklyn is Eastern Parkway South Mall with 95 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Brooklyn?
The following bike services are available in Brooklyn:
- Bike Shop (9)
- Other (1)
- Race Team (1)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Brooklyn?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Brooklyn is East Drive with an average grade of 1.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Brooklyn?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Brooklyn are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Brooklyn?
The overall region status for Brooklyn is Clear / Green. Out of 34 trails:
- Clear / Green: 29
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Brooklyn?
Yes, Brooklyn supports e-bike riding. There are 35 trails in Brooklyn that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Brooklyn?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Brooklyn are: View all mountain biking routes in Brooklyn.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Brooklyn?
The most popular Strava segments in Brooklyn are:
- Prospect Park hill (23,947 athletes)
- Fountain Ring - section along Old Mill Creek towards the Bike Library (3,023 athletes)
- Shirley Chisholm Start (2,988 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Brooklyn?
Yes, there are 44 accessible/adaptive trails in Brooklyn. View all adaptive trails in Brooklyn for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Brooklyn?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Brooklyn are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Brooklyn?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Brooklyn are:
- Fountain Ring Drive (0/5)
- East Drive (5/5)
- South Lake Drive (5/5)
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