Reviewed by: Corey ,  Downhiller

Summary:
First time i went all i could say was
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
That place is godlike and is the most technical trails ive ever ridden. Never at one point have i been scared, excited, and just amazed in my life. Except for this one time with Ellen Capotosto 824-0642 great lay! oh off topic all i have to say is ride here.

Recommended Route:
DOWN!!!

Other recommended trails in the same area:
GROW SOME BALLS AND RIDE HERE

Reviewed by: bart ,  Downhiller

Favorite Trail:
Unholy, fun run, chute,

Summary:
Plattekill is very good. Actually, it is really good. Always worth the trip. Note to the management though. First, you have to start selling the staff T shirts to riders. Secondly, something has to be done about the hill of death. The new side of the mountain's dirt consistancy makes it really unmanagable when it gets wet. The new trails are not marked and not as flowing as the original trails. Don't get me wrong this place rips but the hill climb to the old trails is unexceptable. I am in it for fitness as well as downhill thrills but that f#$%!n hill makes me almost puke after the third climb with full gear on. Suggestions. run both lifts. Alternate which lift will be run which weekend. Have a shuttle from the bottom of the hill to the top. Install a tow rope or magic carpet. I know these are impracticle but something must be done.

Thank you

Strengths:
Fast, steep, technical and crazy

Weaknesses:
The hill from the new lift to the old trails. New trails do not flow. Marking of trails is sub par.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
N/A

Reviewed by: zaskar44 ,  Weekend Warrior , from Albany,NY

Summary:
Plattekill is a serious mtn for serious riders! I tink the new lift takes away the awesome plattekill I've come to know.
They are plenty of sick UNMARKED new trails to the left and right sides off the new lift. Plenty of awesome sick drops!
Problem is though, nothing is marked to indicate how the trail is rated. The trail map is useless, because it more geared to the old lift. Ask the locals were to go and they'll set you up with trails that will suit your riding style.
So, if you not a hardcore nut beware this place will hurt you bad. The more travel your bike has the more you will enjoy this hardcore mtn. Leave the cross country bikes at home!
Once they settle up the new trail map this place is almost unbeatable!
Look out for that..........DROP!
~peace~

Reviewed by: Andrew Wallerstein , from New York City

Summary:
Outstanding, period. Some of the best riding in the northeast, and certainly the best in NY, rivaling much of what the "left" coast has to offer. A truly rustic experience as far as ski mountains are concerned, making it perfect for the mountain biker. Trails have been cut to perfection, with all levels of riding catered to. First visit was in the rain and cold close to the end of their biking season (late October, early November), the conditions were truly hazardous and we were taking them on hardtails... And still came away raving about the best day of riding in recent memory. DH, XC, and Freeriders... ENJOY!!!

Recommended Route:
ALL OF THEM!!!

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Hunter Mountain is ok, though not quite the mountain that Plettekill is. Also, when in Poughkeepsie, be sure to check out the Vassar Farm trails (reviewed elsewhere on this site)!