Reviewed by: Anthony , from Amherst, NY

Summary:
Very fast trails. Be sure to ride DOWN Patterson and Bova. Downhill, killer switchbacks on Bova. Snowsnake is also very good.

Recommended Route:
Springville Exit... Rt 219 until you see signs directing you to the park.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Holiday Valley

Reviewed by: jim , from n.evans n.y.

Summary:
my favoite way to ride the park is to start at the very bottom of patterson climb to snowsnake burn the legs on snowsnake till it merges back with patterson round the top and merge with ridgerun. and enjoy the decent back into patterson. yes not very technical but when your done you no you've just had about as much fun on two wheels as you could have without a motor.

Recommended Route:
same as above

Other recommended trails in the same area:
ellicottville area fot the good stuff

Reviewed by: Waylan , from Randolph, NY

Summary:
The Gravity Games held their downhill events on the other side of this hill this year (that would be on the road coming into the park- killer climb for you rodies)
For the most part it's all fireroads and not much up and down - just down or just up - with the exception of Snowsnake. The only trail I will ride there anymore. I understand a guy killed himself on this trail a few years ago- going to fast in a competion without scouting the trail - couldn't make the turn. I just use this trail to build endurance - the climb back up is long and steady.
Bova Ski Hill is steap with lots of switchbacks (only singletrack, but through a mowed field)but it's short and the trail to get there is long and uneventful. Better riding can be found at Holiday Valley Ski Resort 10-15 min. north on Route 219 for FREE.

Recommended Route:
down Snowsnake or Bova Ski Hill

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Holiday Valley: It's FREE and you can ride on (down) the ski slope or in the woods on top. If you don't want a killer climb drive up Mutton Hollow (off Route 219 in Great Valley). After passing the 'seasonal limited use' sign take the first right on McCarty Hill Road (the gate should be open). There's some good singletrack off that road and places to pull off. You can get a map of all the trails at many of the bussinesses in Ellicotville. I ride once or twice a week on this trail system.

Reviewed by: AirKnight , from Amherst, NY

Summary:
I don't really like it, but I only rode the Raccoon Rally race course... The problem is - the race course is totaly fireroads, and I like single tracks. The only exciting part about the race course is the downhill section on Bova Hill where it's steep with switchbacks. Other than that, I would stay in Holiday Valley.

Recommended Route:
Follow Rt. 219 or I-81 then the signs directing you to the state park. Red House Area is where you want to park.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
HOLIDAY VALLEY (http://www.holidayvalley.com)