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      Patterson 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, Skiing, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes ridgelines and waterfalls. Common trail features include rock gardens, drops and rock slabs. Many trails are lit for night riding. Popular destinations include Cranberry Mountain Multiple use Area and Thunder Ridge Ski Area.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Nov 14, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      46
      Trails Mountain Bike
      24
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      15
      Trails Hike
      24
      Trails Trail Running
      22
      Trails Downhill Ski
      22
      Total Distance
      23 miles
      Total Descent
      6,630 ft
      Total Vertical
      834 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,302 ft
      Reports
      22
      Photos
      5
      Completed Counter
      464
      Sub Regions

      Popular Patterson Mountain Biking Trails

      • 85 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 11 ft • 44 •
      A fun, flowy singletrack to double track from the parking lot of Ciaiola Conservation Area up to the central waterfall area that can be ridden both ways to give an easy ride uphill to the other trails in the network and a smooth, fast...
      • 40 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 264 ft • 36 •
      single track Trail leaves Blue and starts with a punchy rocky steep climb, working along the ridge and diving into the valley with some off camber rock corners, rock gardens and a few rock drops.
      • 55 ★ 0.0 • 3,589 ft • 0 ft • 20 •
      Stagecoach to main intersection
      • 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,588 ft • 0 ft • 19 •
      Rocky fun.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,638 ft • 57 ft • 19 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 57 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 3,835 ft • 39 ft • 16 •
      Single track best Clockwise, nice rock gardens and some flow.
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 856 ft • 0 ft • 15 •
      Fun downhill from green to orange some rock gardens
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,014 ft • 102 ft • 15 •
      Follows the top of the ridge. Mostly easy flow

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Photos of Patterson Mountain Bike

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      May 20, 2017 @ 10:12pm
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      Videos of Patterson Mountain Bike

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      0:14 | 24 | Apr 5, 2020
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      0:07 | 98 | Dec 25, 2019
      Blue Mounatin Reservation Peekskill, NY 03-03-2019
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      0:41 | 71 | Mar 4, 2019
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      0:00 | 123 | Dec 4, 2018

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      Forest-BikertrailYellowThis trail is all single track. Rocky and...
      Mar 18, 2019 @ 5:05pm
      Mar 18, 2019
      Forest-BikertrailBlueMostly doubletrack, wide enough and straight...
      Mar 18, 2019 @ 4:59pm
      Mar 18, 2019

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2419 miles5,013 ft10 miles833 ft
      #10,475#1465221,073
      Gravel Bike14,012 ft43 ft1,263 ft108 ft
      #7,700#2,4252
      Adaptive Bike14,012 ft43 ft1,263 ft108 ft
      #7,897#1213
      Winter Fat Bike1514 miles2,989 ft7 miles751 ft
      #2,551#313
      Hike2419 miles5,013 ft10 miles833 ft
      #8,401#13122323
      Trail Running2218 miles3,743 ft9 miles791 ft
      #8,734#125226
      Downhill Ski223 miles1,617 ft3 miles377 ft
      #539#1721

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Patterson?
      Patterson has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Patterson?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Patterson are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Patterson?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Patterson are:
      • October (17 activities)
      • August (15 activities)
      • September (15 activities)
      Check the Patterson reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Patterson?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Patterson. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Patterson?
      The longest trail in Patterson is Michael Ciaiola Loop at 3.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Patterson?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Patterson?
      ▼ How many trails are in Patterson?
      Patterson has a total of 46 trails. Of those, 24 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Patterson to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Patterson?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Patterson is Michael Ciaiola Loop with 667 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Patterson?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Patterson is Michael Ciaiola Loop with 682 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Patterson?
      Patterson supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Patterson?
      The following bike services are available in Patterson:
      • Bike Shop (1)
      Browse the full Patterson directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Patterson?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Patterson is Michael Ciaiola Loop with an average grade of 7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Patterson?
      Out of 11 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 8
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Patterson?
      The most popular Strava segments in Patterson are:
      • Bridge to Lot (164 athletes)
      • Bridge Up To Double Stream (157 athletes)
      • Lot To Bridge. (144 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Patterson.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Patterson?
      Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Patterson. View all adaptive trails in Patterson for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Patterson?
      The most popular mountain biking trails in Patterson are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Patterson?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Patterson are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Patterson.
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