Reviewed by: calllka ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Absolutely gourgeous. It might not be chalenging, but oh man, it's so beautiful. There are two lakes, and 4 long trails. The round trip is about 10 miles up and down. Be sure to come on a sunny day and bring your camera.

Reviewed by: j Le , from nyc

Summary:
this place was horrendous 90% constant uphills, 10% downhill. the downhills were not worth trooping it and driving 2 hours. too many hikers on the trails. but beautiful scenery.

Recommended Route:
get off at exit 18 not 17 to hop on 299 before you hit the 44/55

Reviewed by: Bill , from Westchester, NY

Summary:
I wrote a review of these trails a few years back. These "carriage trails" are now seen in a different light after riding real carriage trails in Acadia Nat'l Park. You could play pool on the trails in Acadia. They were 18 feet wide, an 18 wheeler could pass without difficulty. Minnewaska's trails, while not singletrack, have character. The views are better than those at Acadia. Despite any negative comments from the riders that are too good for these trails, I have found them to be a great "battery recharger", and have made this my favorite destination. I have enough steep, slippery, rocky, rooty singletrack near my home. This place is a hoot to ride.

Recommended Route:
Yellow out, Blue Back, with a side trip to the nose.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
The trails connect with Mohonk Preserve Trails, but they are expensive to ride on and the tales of nasty patrols have kept me away.

Reviewed by: Tom , from Burlingham NY

Summary:
Nice trails with fire roads and awesome scenic beauty. Some may say that the trails are weak, but there are plenty of technical sections and fast singletracks not published on the "official" maps. Nice place to ride.

Recommended Route:
Rt 209 through Ellenville, right on Rt 44&55 (Go past the Vernooeykill river). Few miles up the mountain, right into the park (Two lots to park in)

Other recommended trails in the same area:
I haven't ridden other trails yet.