Review Date
September 16, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: DangerousE ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Garnet Hill is by far the best trail network in this part of the Adirondacks. Don't be intimidated by the "strenuous climb" warning--it's not that bad. There is a good mix of tech singletrack and wider, easier double track. Lots of varied terrain to keep you busy. The staff is super nice and trail fees are really cheap. The people here have obviously worked their tails off to build these trails so get out there and give them your support. Until you get to know the trail network though, it's kinda stop-and-go cuz you have to constantly check the map. Well worth it though.

Recommended Route:
Trail 5 is a steep (but short) climb, then up to trail 2 and from here there are a lot of good descending options.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
If you have a road bike there are some beautiful loops in this area, wide shoulders too.

Review Date
September 5, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Reviewed by: shadfly ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Good mix of single track and cross country trails coverted to MTB trails. The single track contains enough roots and rocks to make it technical but not enough to make it obnoxious. The single track flows well and has some nice corners to carve. There are many hills to climb and descend. Not alot of flat terrain here. There are probably around 2 hours of riding but many of the trails are worth repeating.
Great staff! Bike rentals are available.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Gore has been closed as of summer '05.

Review Date
March 15, 2004

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: jim flood ,  Racer

Summary:
I have raced Garnet Hill a few times. The courses have been great. Overall it is a great place to ride. The people who run this place are as advertised, super friendly! There is a good mix of beginner & technical stuff. If you are going up to Gore Mtn make sure you make the short drive over. Garnet Hill will not let you down.

Recommended Route:
Get a map from the bike shop. There are several trails...

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Shelving Rock(Lake George), Spier Falls aka Moroe State Park, Skidmore,aka the Stables

Review Date
October 8, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Review Date
July 1, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year