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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 7, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      134
      Trails Mountain Bike
      104
      Trails E-Bike
      6
      Trails Gravel Bike
      44
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      7
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      16
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      108
      Trails Trail Running
      109
      Trails Snowmobile
      25
      Trails Snowshoe
      65
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      6
      Trails Nordic Ski
      38
      Total Distance
      173 miles
      Total Descent
      23,923 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,084 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,089 ft
      Reports
      177
      Photos
      45
      Completed Counter
      2,874
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      Popular Oneonta Mountain Biking Trails

      100 4.0 3,579 ft 2 ft 134
      R.I.P is a bi-directional trail starting at the Water Tanks above Homer Folks Job Corps campus, and ending at the north end of Strawberry Fields. It intersects and and is a local favorite in both directions. Starting at the top the...
      90 2.0 3,018 ft 72 ft 122
      This trail is a local favorite, named for the half-dozen nests of ground bees discovered the hard way during construction. Fun in both directions and loaded with optional TTFs including root clusters, rock ledge-ups, drops, and jumps....
      85 3.0 4,150 ft 24 ft 115
      is a bidirectional, technical singletrack. It is loaded with rock gardens, drops, ledge-ups, root clusters, boulders, tight turns, off-camber sections, and punchy, out-of-saddle climbs. It has several sections with multiple lines...
      95 3.0 1,558 ft 0 ft 91
      Shake-Down was built in 2011 as an alternate to the access road from the Homer Folks Campus to the top of the ridge and the water tanks. Smooth and bench-cut, it makes for a nice warm-up climb up to the water tanks or a quick ripper...
      85 4.0 1,549 ft 67 ft 88
      Red Maple is a short addition to the Homer Folks Trail system built by Sam Brown-Shaklee and the SUNY Oneonta Mountain Biking Club in 2012. If riding from South to North, the first half is an old-school, meandering climb and the second...
      95 2.0 1,801 ft 44 ft 83
      Sections of trail may not be usable due to solar field construction. Use caution and follow any detours or other warning signage posted by the Hartwick Trails Committee.
      80 5.0 1 mile 245 ft 63
      Blood Sweat & Tears was the first foray into mountain biking by the SUNY Oneonta Mountain Biking Club. Built between 2008 and 2010, Blood Sweat & Tears is an Oneonta favorite for bikers, walkers, runners, and cross-country skiers.
      85 5.0 1 mile 5 ft 62
      Inspired by DH race tracks of the northeast, this downhill-primary trail takes the flow and features of a downhill race track and scales them down to suit XC and trail bikes. With a twisty, pedally, bumpy top section, fast and flowy...

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      Oneonta Mountain Bike Routes

      17 miles 1,260 ft 5 Loop
      This is a basic tour of the trail network in Oneonta, starting at finishing at the local bike shop Otsego...

      Photos of Oneonta Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Oneonta Mountain Bike

      Welcome to The Backside
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      2:27 | 379 | May 17, 2016
      Riding from earlier today on The Backside Trails.
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      0:27 | 230 | Apr 27, 2016
      Greek Peak mountain blue trail
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      trail: Blue Trail
      5:19 | 123 | Aug 17, 2015
      From Where We Stand Episode 2: Oneonta, NY
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      6:30 | 23890 | Dec 28, 2013
      2010 Hot August nights 24
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      45:58 | 322 | Oct 23, 2011
      Shredding Homer Folks MTB Trails In Oneonta, NY
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      9:28 | 231 | Oct 7, 2023

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Outlaw
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/New_York)
      Sep 7, 2026
      Unknownslowryder513
      Reality Check
      Aug 23, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/New_York)
      Aug 23, 2026
      DryBrad6y0yAq
      Sanford Spur (Blue Loop)
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/New_York)
      Aug 6, 2026
      IdealTrail is clearBrad6y0yAq
      Yellow Trail Hawkeye
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/New_York)
      Aug 6, 2026
      IdealTrail is clear was almost no logging on...Brad6y0yAq
      Fork Buster
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/New_York)
      Aug 6, 2026
      Unknowntrail is blocked in many spots due to...Brad6y0yAq
      Yellow/Blue
      Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York)
      Jul 2, 2026
      Unknown Most trails have logging damage and need...Plymovent OTA
      Yellow Trail
      Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York)
      Jul 2, 2026
      Unknown Most trails have logging damage and need...Plymovent OTA
      Sender
      Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York)
      Jul 2, 2026
      Unknown Most trails have logging damage and need...Plymovent OTA
      Round House Road Trail
      Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York)
      Jul 2, 2026
      Unknown Most trails have logging damage and need...Plymovent OTA
      Robert Burns loop trail
      Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York)
      Jul 2, 2026
      Unknown Most trails have logging damage and need...Plymovent OTA

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      Recent Comments

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      Brad6y0yAqtrailReality CheckTrailnis now clear from logging
      Aug 23, 2026 @ 2:44pm
      Aug 23, 2026
      PlymoventreportWorm BurnerBrush hogging scheduled for June 27th
      Jun 5, 2026 @ 6:10pm
      Jun 5, 2026
      Brad6y0yAqreportDeerslayerTrail closed due to logging
      Mar 8, 2026 @ 9:09am
      Mar 8, 2026
      Brad6y0yAqreportSenderlogging closed for a long time
      Nov 20, 2025 @ 6:19pm
      Nov 20, 2025
      Brad6y0yAqreportDeerslayerLogging has started trail closed
      Nov 20, 2025 @ 1:53pm
      Nov 20, 2025

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike10454 miles6,821 ft21 miles1,050 ft
      #2,865#1,0234417612,683
      E-Bike62 miles135 ft1,942 ft686 ft
      #6,029#1,85377820
      Gravel Bike44127 miles17,598 ft51 miles994 ft
      #5,567#1,8102114
      Adaptive Bike73 miles56 ft2,723 ft663 ft
      #3,390#75110
      Winter Fat Bike1610 miles2,037 ft5 miles600 ft
      #1,002#122641
      Horse31 mile52 ft2,231 ft59 ft
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      Hike10857 miles6,949 ft21 miles1,050 ft
      #3,285#1,162176459
      Trail Running10957 miles6,998 ft21 miles1,050 ft
      #2,958#851176185
      Snowmobile25116 miles16,926 ft48 miles994 ft
      #56#451
      Snowshoe6535 miles3,661 ft12 miles1,050 ft
      #387#1123626
      Backcountry Ski63 miles289 ft3,494 ft262 ft
      #508#137420
      Nordic Ski3820 miles1,115 ft6 miles1,050 ft
      #665#22812520

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Oneonta?
      Oneonta has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Oneonta?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Oneonta are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to ride in Oneonta?
      There are 9 parking locations listed in Oneonta. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      What is the longest trail in Oneonta?
      The longest trail in Oneonta is Mud Lake Trail at 2.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Oneonta?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Oneonta?
      How many trails are in Oneonta?
      Oneonta has a total of 134 trails. Of those, 104 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Oneonta to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Oneonta?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Oneonta is Mud Lake Trail with 605 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Oneonta?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Oneonta is Main Street with 390 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Oneonta?
      Oneonta supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
      What bike services are there in Oneonta?
      The following bike services are available in Oneonta:
      • Trail Association (2)
      Browse the full Oneonta directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Oneonta?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Oneonta is Yellow/Blue with an average grade of 9.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Oneonta?
      Out of 67 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 40
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 14
      • Closed: 12
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      Can I ride an ebike in Oneonta?
      Yes, Oneonta supports e-bike riding. There are 3 trails in Oneonta that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Oneonta?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Oneonta are: View all mountain biking routes in Oneonta.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Oneonta?
      The most popular Strava segments in Oneonta are:
      • RIP (Water tanks to Strawberry Field) (405 athletes)
      • The Woods Up (313 athletes)
      • The Woods Down (292 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Oneonta.
      What are some popular technical trail features in Oneonta?
      There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Oneonta. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Oneonta.
      What trails are closed in Oneonta?
      There are currently 12 closed trails in Oneonta. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 40
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 14
      • Closed: 12
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Oneonta?
      Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Oneonta. View all adaptive trails in Oneonta for specific accessibility information.
      Are there local clubs or events in Oneonta?
      There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Oneonta directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Oneonta?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Oneonta?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Oneonta are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Oneonta.
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