Discover Biking
Overview
It doesn’t get more fun and invigorating than trying something new at Mt Van Hoevenberg! Learn to bike on more than 30 km of trails, with flat paved surfaces to gain your confidence on two wheels, then climb, dip and twist through pristine stands of Adirondack hardwoods and sky-scraping pines. If you’re a veteran trail rider, you’ll find plenty to meander through: all the flats, rise, hilly, and rolling turns you could ever want and terrain that varies from open meadows to single-track in secluded forests.
Discover Cross Country Biking
Cross Country Biking is an easy, fun way to explore! Discover Cross Country Biking will help you develop mountain bike skills and provide a unique perspective to the Adirondack forest and the trails of Mt Van Hoevenberg. This complete learning experience offers a one hour lesson from our skilled instructors. You will be led through a progression of skills and challenges that develops your ability and confidence on the trails. When you are ready, you will take a guided tour of our trails and put your new skills use on 30 km of trails that climb, dip and twist through pristine stands of Adirondack hardwoods and sky-scraping pines.
The price includes a trail pass, rentals, lesson, and tour.
For the most up to date info on Mt Van Hoevenberg operations please visit our Daily Update page.
Daily Update
Attractions & Activities | Schedule Fall | Adult 13+ | Junior |
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Cliffside Coaster 9+ 52" or taller | Fri-Wed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | $55 | +$10 w/adult |
Bobsled Experience 9+ 52" or taller | Closed Open Dec 22-24 & Dec 20-Jan 1 | $125 | $125 |
Climbing Center belay, boulder, traverse | Wed-Sun 12:00 am - 5:00 pm | $15 per hour | $10 per hour |
Olympic Legacy Tour bus & walking | Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:00 pm On the Hour | $15 | $10 |
Biking trail pass | Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | $10 | $10 |
Biking Rental 27.5+ | 24+ | 20+ | Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | $38 | $25 |
Discover Luge lesson | Sat-Sun 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm | $65 | $65 |
Discover XC Biking lesson & rental | Sat-Sun 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | $65 | $65 |
Discover Biathlon lesson & bike rental Presented by Ariens | Sat-Sun 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm | $65 | $65 |
Discover Biathlon lesson range only Presented by Ariens | Daily Fri-Tue 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm | $22 | n/a |
Trail Running | Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | free | free |
Hiking | Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | free | free |
For the most up to date info on Mt Van Hoevenberg operations, visit our Daily Update page. Reservations are strongly recommended. |
Lessons
If you’re new to the sport, this is the perfect place to get started. Our trail system has plenty of mileage to offer riders of all levels. Our staff will show you everything from how to get the most out of your bike to how to conquer hills safely. You’ll build confidence, learn new skills, and surprise yourself with what you’re capable of doing on two wheels. Visitors may bring their own bikes or rent right from us. Mt Van Hoevenberg has some of the best learning terrain in the Adirondacks for first-time skiers and riders! Our professional instructors will guide you through your first experience to help you develop mountain biking skills and provide a unique perspective to the trails of Mt Van Hoevenberg. This complete learn-to mountain bike experience offers an hour-long lesson and guided tour from our skilled instructors.
You will be led through a progression of skills and challenges designed to build your ability and confidence. When you are ready, you will take off on a guided tour of our trails through off-road terrain or our forest trails. Trail tickets do not include bike rentals. Guests may bring their own bikes or rent them right from Mt Van Hoevenberg.
The Discover Mountain Biking package includes the following
- Trail Pass
- Mountain Bike Rental (includes helmet)
- 1-Hour Lesson & Guided Tour
Participants may bring their own bikes or rent right from Mt. Van Hoevenberg. All bike rentals include helmets as part of the rental package, and guests can choose from one of the following bike sizes: 27.5+, 24+ or 20+.
DISCOVER MOUNTAIN BIKING RATES | ||
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Discover Mountain Biking Participant | includes Trail Pass Mountain Bike Rental (includes helmet) 1-Hour Lesson & Guided Tour | $65 |
Activity availability is subject to change and may be weather-dependent.