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SaveYork trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and rocky. Scenery includes summits, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock slabs, drops and rock gardens. Popular destinations include Mount Agamenticus, Highland Farm Preserve and Hilton-Winn Preserve.
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- Mountain Bike
47 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Gravel Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Hike
74 trails
- Trail Running
74 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
4 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
4 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 17
- 18
- 8
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 9, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 74
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 47
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 74
- Trails Trail Running
- 74
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 4
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 4
- Trails Snowshoe
- 3
- Total Distance
- 43 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,507 ft
- Total Vertical
- 687 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 687 ft
- Reports
- 97
- Photos
- 44
- Completed Counter
- 9,295
Sub Regions
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Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve
- 2
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Fuller Forest - York Land Trust
- 4
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Lafcadio's Woods Preserve
- 4
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Mount Agamenticus
- 4
- 18
- 6
- 1
Popular York Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.9 • 1,654 ft • 46 ft • 444 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 46 ft black diamond climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 908 ft • 0 ft • 376 •
Although it's possible to climb this trail, Sweet Fern is best done as a descent and features several rock faces. The rock faces are neither very steep or exposed and have easy B lines. However due to the rock faces, in wet conditions...
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 4,868 ft • 253 ft • 356 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.5 • 677 ft • 36 ft • 353 •
Wheel is a short connecting trail between Great Marsh trail and NOTCH.
• 85 ★ 3.4 • 3,148 ft • 5 ft • 345 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 5 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 681 ft • 5 ft • 316 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 3.6 • 4,636 ft • 243 ft • 307 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 243 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 4.0 • 1,218 ft • 2 ft • 301 •
Rocky Road is a tough, short trail from Porcupine to Ring. On the way up, it's fairly steep and techy with a plethora of rocks. Downhill is just a plain good time.
York Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 988 ft • 6 • Loop •
Good way to hit the best trails of second and third hill you can go up mt A. as well and come down sweet...
★ 3.7 • 7 miles • 401 ft • 0 • Loop •
Mount Agamenticus Lower pond loop. Small parking area at the end of Middle Pond Rd. Start on the Orange...
7 miles • 244 ft • 0 •
This is a great route except for the part next to Folly Pond, mostly bike pushing there.
• 2 miles • 287 ft • 2 •
• 4 miles • 626 ft • 5 •
• 4 miles • 526 ft • 0 •
Photos of York Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Boulder Hill Loop | May 18, 2026 @ 9:36am (America/New_York) May 18, 2026 | Ideal | Rmatty | ||
| Ridge | Nov 19, 2025 @ 8:17pm (America/New_York) Nov 19, 2025 | Ideal | SarahnFQpKJ | ||
| YKWD - Yellow Trail - Mt A Connector | Oct 25, 2025 @ 12:49pm (America/New_York) Oct 25, 2025 | Ideal | cray21 | ||
| Fisher | Oct 25, 2025 @ 12:49pm (America/New_York) Oct 25, 2025 | Ideal | cray21 | ||
| Folly Pond East | Jul 17, 2025 @ 12:03pm Jul 17, 2025 | Ideal | FrostLynx017 | ||
| Third Hill | May 30, 2025 @ 9:41am May 30, 2025 | Ideal | jjfoody97 | ||
| Sweet Fern | May 30, 2025 @ 9:37am May 30, 2025 | Dry | jjfoody97 | ||
| Red Oak Trail | Oct 31, 2024 @ 11:03pm Oct 31, 2024 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Friendship Trail | Oct 31, 2024 @ 11:03pm Oct 31, 2024 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Ledge | Aug 8, 2024 @ 4:41am Aug 8, 2024 | Ideal | Tavenator |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| only1battman | ridden | trail | activity #105507702 and 3 more | Oct 8, 2026 @ 6:42pm Oct 8, 2026 |
| ltmcfarlane | wishlist | trail | activity #104304663 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 12:15pm Sep 21, 2026 |
| PEyGQqh4 | ridden | trail | activity #104138373 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 10:20am Sep 19, 2026 |
| gschuft | wishlist | route | activity #103926435 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 10:22am Sep 16, 2026 |
| Jeffbcravens68 | ridden | trail | activity #102957616 | Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:21am Sep 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Old road bed that wraps around to Norman Mill... | Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:28am Sep 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nothing fancy. It's mostly a climbing trail... | Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:19am Sep 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | I rode this the other day. If you like slow,... | Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:09am Sep 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Old road bed with rocky sections. Oddly enough... | Sep 1, 2026 @ 8:53pm Sep 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun slabby spot at the top that quickly turns... | Sep 1, 2026 @ 8:50pm Sep 1, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails115 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge22 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k2 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge22 awarded
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 | 47 | 32 miles | 5,013 ft | 13 miles | 686 ft | #3,458 | #21 | 42 | 96 | 3 | 7,187 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 2 miles | 144 ft | 3,589 ft | 75 ft | #9,596 | #50 | 78 | 1 | 615 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 18 miles | 2,677 ft | 7 miles | 620 ft | #2,531 | #9 | 16 | 44 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 10 miles | 2,080 ft | 5 miles | 433 ft | #1,954 | #4 | 16 | 13 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 5 miles | 479 ft | 2 miles | 217 ft | #2,792 | #19 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Hike | 74 | 43 miles | 6,506 ft | 18 miles | 686 ft | #4,267 | #22 | 1 | 96 | 1 | 806 | |
| Trail Running | 74 | 43 miles | 6,506 ft | 18 miles | 686 ft | #4,504 | #20 | 1 | 96 | 1 | 281 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 4 | 8 miles | 1,476 ft | 4 miles | 180 ft | #1,225 | #3 | 18 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 4 | 8 miles | 1,476 ft | 4 miles | 180 ft | #931 | #5 | 18 | 3 | |||
| Snowshoe | 3 | 4 miles | 466 ft | 2 miles | 194 ft | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in York?
York has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in York?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in York are:
- Sweet Fern (4.3/5)
- Ring W (4.3/5)
- Red Oak Trail (4.1/5)
- Porcupine (4.1/5)
- Ledge (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in York?
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What is the longest trail in York?
The longest trail in York is Norman Mill at 2.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in York?
The best hiking trails in York are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in York?
The best trail running trails in York are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in York?
York has a total of 74 trails. Of those, 47 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in York to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in York?
The trail with the most elevation gain in York is NOTCH with 516 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in York?
The trail with the most elevation descent in York is NOTCH with 445 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in York?
York supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in York?
The following bike services are available in York:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in York?
The steepest mountain biking trail in York is Fisher with an average grade of 11.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in York?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in York. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in York?
The trails with the biggest jumps in York are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in York?
The overall region status for York is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 27 trails:
- Clear / Green: 20
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in York?
Yes, York supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. 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 York?
The most popular mountain biking routes in York are: View all mountain biking routes in York.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in York?
The most popular Strava segments in York are:
- Cedar to Hooper (1,649 athletes)
- ....Roasting on an open fire (900 athletes)
- Sweetfern (829 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in York?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in York. View all adaptive trails in York for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in York?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the York directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in York?
The most popular mountain biking trails in York are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in York?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in York are:
- Red Oak Trail (5/5)
- Overlook Trail (3/5)
- Wheel (2.5/5)
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