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      Syracuse trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Snowmobiling, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking, Skiing, Horseback, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often flowy, faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes lakes, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include bridges, rollers and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts and restrooms. Popular destinations include Skytop Quarry, Highland Forest and Green Lakes State Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 3, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      557
      Trails Mountain Bike
      183
      Trails E-Bike
      39
      Trails Gravel Bike
      376
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      22
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      32
      Trails Horse
      10
      Trails Hike
      234
      Trails Trail Running
      232
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Trails Snowmobile
      291
      Trails Snowshoe
      58
      Trails Downhill Ski
      19
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      48
      Total Distance
      1,347 miles
      Total Descent
      122,263 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,172 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,534 ft
      Reports
      2,281
      Photos
      151
      Completed Counter
      24,951

      Articles

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      Popular Syracuse Mountain Biking Trails

      • 95 ★ 3.5 • 833 ft • 4 ft • 392 •
      Popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,091 ft • 2 ft • 390 •
      A section of trail containing numerous berms to crisscross a narrow gully.
      Y1
      • 95 ★ 3.3 • 2 miles • 392 ft • 342 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 392 ft green climb. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,142 ft • 0 ft • 323 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features a-frame, bridge and drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 3.5 • 420 ft • 0 ft • 314 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. It features skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      B1
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 4,593 ft • 56 ft • 290 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 56 ft green climb. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 5.0 • 960 ft • 38 ft • 288 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 3,933 ft • 49 ft • 285 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 49 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 13 rides
      Past Week
      • 104 rides

      Syracuse Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 624 ft • 5 •
      This is the winter grooming / fat biking route for Morgan Hill. Park on the road and ride in.
      13 miles • 1,798 ft • 11 •
      Rode this route and thought it would be fun to make a mini-enduro out of the descents on G3, R2, Big...
      8 miles • 787 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Loop starting at Meadow View parking lot and hitting the most significant current Single-Track trails on...
      15 miles • 1,429 ft • 17 •
      This route should start at Duguid - and connect to green lakes through the changing seasons neighborhood....
      10 miles • 1,115 ft • 6 •
      This loop covers all of the trails at Morgan hill at least once and does red trails ccw... you could also...
      ★ 1.0 • 12 miles • 1,389 ft • 9 • Out & Back •
      This is an out and back or loop type route. You can hop on the route either from the 290 parking lot or...

      Photos of Syracuse Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Syracuse Mountain Bike

      Morgan Hill - End of G2 to Y1 out to trail...
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      4:16 | 86 | Jun 2, 2022
      Ropes Course Downhill
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      4:53 | 241 | Oct 1, 2020
      The Skytop Schmokers
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      0:42 | 252 | Nov 21, 2017
      Killington Bike Park - Black Magic
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      trail: Jump Line
      2:51 | 343 | Dec 1, 2016
      Big DH Drop
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      0:09 | 896 | Jul 13, 2015
      CranX jump line
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      trail: Jump Line
      0:43 | 236 | Jul 23, 2013
      Short run at TCT
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      trail: Jump Line
      0:23 | 403 | Jul 5, 2013
      Tearing it up
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      trail: Jump Line
      0:04 | 460 | Apr 14, 2013

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      Recent Comments

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      Boondocker390trailBig GulpsTry riding faster, the trail really comes...
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      Boondocker390trailBig Gulps^ Try riding faster.
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      misterK2003trailG3Calling this a black diamond isn't accurate....
      Aug 5, 2026 @ 6:49pm
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      misterK2003trailBig GulpsThis is not a tech trail. It's a featureless...
      Aug 5, 2026 @ 6:47pm
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      misterK2003trailWe Got No JobsThe berm section really takes away from the...
      Aug 5, 2026 @ 6:43pm
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike183133 miles13,343 ft51 miles1,667 ft
      #431#11442,2621232,840
      E-Bike3930 miles1,109 ft9 miles1,627 ft
      #3,462#242,014863
      Gravel Bike3761,239 miles102,375 ft442 miles2,172 ft
      #399#214115178
      Adaptive Bike2213 miles958 ft6 miles1,503 ft
      #2,549#9112
      Winter Fat Bike3223 miles2,421 ft9 miles1,578 ft
      #1,174#41157113
      Horse1011 miles699 ft3 miles1,578 ft
      #1,798#19230
      Hike234180 miles19,275 ft68 miles1,667 ft
      #805#562,256101,834
      Trail Running232177 miles19,255 ft67 miles1,667 ft
      #695#32,25511,374
      Dirtbike/Moto12 miles272 ft5,069 ft226 ft
      #1,011#12286
      ATV/ORV/OHV12 miles272 ft5,069 ft226 ft
      #721#12283
      Snowmobile2911,153 miles96,906 ft412 miles2,169 ft
      #2#1149
      Snowshoe5860 miles8,235 ft26 miles1,621 ft
      #249#454190
      Downhill Ski196 miles4,892 ft5 miles1,371 ft
      #430#1114165
      Backcountry Ski13 miles285 ft1 mile377 ft
      1416
      Nordic Ski4847 miles4,760 ft19 miles1,621 ft
      #365#456341

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Syracuse?
      Syracuse has 11 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Syracuse?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Syracuse are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Syracuse?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Syracuse are:
      • August (573 activities)
      • September (570 activities)
      • July (557 activities)
      Check the Syracuse reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Syracuse?
      There are 51 parking locations listed in Syracuse. 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 Syracuse?
      The longest trail in Syracuse is Water supply trail at 5.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Syracuse?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Syracuse?
      ▼ How many trails are in Syracuse?
      Syracuse has a total of 557 trails. Of those, 183 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Syracuse to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Syracuse?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Syracuse is South Extension Ski Trail with 791 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Syracuse?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Syracuse is South Extension Ski Trail with 682 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Syracuse?
      Syracuse supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Syracuse?
      The following bike services are available in Syracuse:
      • Bike Shop (3)
      • Race Team (1)
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Syracuse directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Syracuse?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Syracuse is Pipes Spur with an average grade of 10.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Syracuse?
      Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Syracuse. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are there any trails with waterfalls in Syracuse?
      Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Syracuse. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Syracuse?
      The overall region status for Syracuse is Clear / Green. Out of 154 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 136
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 6
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Syracuse?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Syracuse:
      • Ideal: 6 trails
      • Variable: 2 trails
      Check the Syracuse trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Syracuse?
      Yes, Syracuse supports e-bike riding. There are 10 trails in Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Syracuse?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Syracuse are:
      • AM (325 activities)
      • Trials (36 activities)
      • XC (14 activities)
      • DH (1 activities)
      • Fat (1 activities)
      Check the Syracuse activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Syracuse?
      The highest summit in Syracuse is Prospect Hill at 2,569 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Syracuse?
      The most popular Strava segments in Syracuse are:
      • Canal Bridge to 290 (5,827 athletes)
      • minoa rd to green lakes (5,739 athletes)
      • Canal From Bridge To Bolivar Road (4,976 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Syracuse.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Syracuse?
      Yes, there are 20 accessible/adaptive trails in Syracuse. View all adaptive trails in Syracuse for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Syracuse?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Syracuse directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Syracuse?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Syracuse?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Syracuse are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Syracuse.
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