Overview
10am – 4pm
Opening Weekend: Friday-Sunday, July 5-7
Thursdays – Sundays: July 11 – September 1
Saturdays – Sundays: September 7 – October 13
Gear up for extreme downhill mountain biking fun! Our challenging lift-serviced terrain descends 1700′ vertical down wooded routes and across wide-open ski trails. If you are an experienced rider, these trails make for an exhilarating adventure. Before boarding the lift, bikers can warm up on cross-country loops in the Base Area.
The last ride up is at 3:45pm. This schedule is subject to change based on weather and other variables. Tickets for biking will not be sold after 3:30pm. E-bikes are not permitted on our tails.
Downhill Mountain Biking 2024
| Ticket Types | One Ride | All Day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (ages 20-64) | $24 One Ride | $30 All Day |
| Teen (ages 13-19) | $24 One Ride | $30 All Day |
| Senior (ages 65+) | $16 One Ride | $18 All Day |
| Junior (ages 7-12) | $16 One Ride | $18 All Day |
| Ages 6 & Under | FREE One Ride | FREE All Day |
Tickets can be purchased online in advance or the day of at our windows. Helmets are required for all bike riders.
2024/25 season passes include free biking tickets during summer/fall 2024 – sign in and show your pass at the ticket windows (see schedule above). Check out year-round perks for passholders!
2024 Skyride & Bike Season Pass: Enjoy unlimited scenic skyrides and lift-serviced hiking/downhill mountain biking during scheduled operating hours in the summer and fall! This pass is non-transferable and is valid from July 6, 2024, through October 13, 2024.
Blackout Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024.
$89 for ages 7+
$10 for ages 6 & under
Trail Descriptions
Ruby Run Trail*
Trail Rating: More Difficult
Distance: 0.4 mile
Average Descent Time: 2 minutes
This main thoroughfare from the top of the gondola is a great warmup run before heading into the woods. Ruby Run is a shared route for hikers and bikers offering access to the entire trail network including the black diamond Cloud trail to the summit along with Sidewinder and the Saddle Area. This intermediate trail begins as singletrack, then opens onto a gravel road with a sharp hairpin turn and long run-out to the Saddle Lodge.
Cloud Trail*
Trail Rating: Most Difficult
Distance: 1.2 miles (one way)
Average Climb Time: 20 minutes
Average Descent Time: 5 minutes
Access this independent peak-to-peak adventure from Ruby Run, heading west to Gore’s true summit. The challenging trail includes portions of gravel road and has several short steep sections. At the summit, hikers and bikers are rewarded with exquisite panoramic views of the Adirondack wilderness, mountains, waterways, and forests. The return trip is a long descent back to Ruby Run, or explore the alternate route to the Saddle Lodge. Be aware of two-way traffic and always yield to hikers.
Sidewinder*
Trail Rating: More Difficult
Distance: 3.3 miles
Average Descent Time: 35 minutes
This intermediate trail is our longest singletrack downhill route, taking you from the Saddle Lodge to the Base Area. This winding trail shared by bikers and hikers crosses several popular ski trails before ducking into the woods to test your skills over roots, rocks, bridges, and banked turns. Always yield to hikers.
Beeline
Trail Rating: Most Difficult
Distance: 1.16 miles
Average Descent Time: 10 minutes
This most difficult trail breaks off Sidewinder for a direct downhill descent, with a challenging mid-section. Offering a secluded route for bikers only, Beeline ducks in and out of the woods while crossing over ski trails and ends in the Base Area.
Wolf Pack
Trail Rating: Most Difficult
Distance: 1.2 miles
Average Riding Time: 20 minutes.
Pick up this challenging trail about 1/3 down Sidewinder. Wolf Pack starts with a steep climb, then quickly rewards bikers with some relaxing descents and views of both the mid-station of the ’67 Old Red Gondola and the Topridge Triple lift line. After another short climb, the trail descends on fun singletrack to meet back up with Sidewinder for the runout back to the Base Area.
Morgan’s Gulch
Trail Rating: More Difficult
Distance: 0.65 mile
Average Descent Time: 10 minutes
An alternative singletrack route, this trail branches off Sidewinder offering a gentle pitch through the hardwoods. This fun winding trail crosses then reunites with Sidewinder for the runout to the Base Area.
The Hollow*
Trail Rating: More Difficult
Distance: 0.65 mile
Average Descent Time: 5 minutes
Our newest downhill trail addition, known as Sidetracked in summer 2019. The Hollow is the last opportunity to divert from Sidewinder, branching to the left and meandering down a more direct route to the Base Area. This trail has a steady intermediate flow.
Hardwood Forest Loop*
Trail Rating: Easier
Distance: 1.2 miles
Average Riding Time: 15 minutes
Enjoy this easy singletrack loop behind the Gore Base Lodge. Brush up on your skills in a short rock garden, and practice shifting and maintaining pedal strokes on descents and climbs through the Base Area woods. Stop along the route to read the interesting signage alongside this interpretive trail. Be aware of disc golf in progress and always yield to hikers.
Bobcat Loop*
Trail Rating: Easier
Distance: 0.5 mile
Average Riding Time: 10 minutes
This easy cross-country loop offers a steady flow without a lot of downhill pitch. Bobcat is a great trail to warm up on before heading up the lift and a nice option for a quick workout. Be aware of disc golf in progress and always yield to hikers.
*Shared trail for hiking & downhill mountain biking. Hikers always have the right-of-way. See more summer safety tips.
Notes For Bikers
- Helmets are required.
- Always be prepared to stop.
- Full suspension bikes are recommended.
- Watch for drainage ditches/water bars.
- E-bikes not allowed.