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Adirondack Mountain Biking Trails at Garnet Hill Lodge
Looking for a place to mountain bike in the Adirondacks that also has rental bikes and lessons? Try Garnet Hill Lodge! Garnet Hill’s varied mountain biking terrain features 5 miles of new, dedicated single-track mountain biking trails in the Log House Area as well as an extensive network of pre-existing single-track trails, cross country ski trails and dirt and gravel roads. The new trails were built to the highest standards by Wilderness Property Management, a local expert in the bike world, and designed specifically for mountain bikers.
Some of our Adirondack mountain biking trails feature fantastic views of the High Peaks, while on others, you will find yourself in a serene wooded setting. After a fantastic time out on the trails, head back to the the Log House Restaurant up at the Lodge for something to eat.
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Trail Passes & Mountain Bike Rental Information
Trail Passes
Use of our Adirondack mountain biking trail system is free from Opening Day through the start of ski season (late Nov.)
Giant Hardtail, Fat Tire Bikes & E-Bikes- Rentals & Demos
We have a fleet of mountain bike rentals for the spring 2023 season! Mountain bike rentals are available at our Outdoor Center or using our online rental system here. Overnight guests should pre-rent bikes ahead of time, and will receive a 20% discount on bike rentals.*
Helmets are provided in our Outdoor Center, and closed toe shoes are required when biking. Natural wear and tear from use is understood, however users will be responsible for any damages to the bike frame, sprocket, or seats from dropping bikes.
*Lodge guests should pre-rent bikes ahead of time and will receive a 20% discount on Hardtail Mountain Bikes, but will not receive a discount on Demo Full Suspension or e-bikes. All Lodge guests will receive their discount code via email after booking a reservation and should enter that discount code at the time of checkout below. If you did not receive your discount code, please call 518-251-2150.
*Once you arrive at the Outdoor Center to pickup your bike rental, your bike rental is nonrefundable. Bike rentals must be cancelled 24 hours in advance or a charge will be assessed to the credit card. If you need to cancel a future rental, please call our Outdoor Center at 518-251-2150.
*Note: Limited Fat Tire & E-bikes available.
Bike Rental Pricing:
| Mountain Biking | Rate | Lodge Guest (-20%) |
| Full Day Rental | $50 | $40 |
| ½ Day Rental | $30 | $24 |
| Additional Day | $45 | $35 |
| Full Week Rental | $280 | $224 |
| Children’s Day Rental (18 and under) | $25 | $20 |
| Children’s ½ Day Rental (18 and under) | $15 | N/A |
| Family of 4 (2 adults 2 children under 18) | $120 | $96 |
| ^additional child | $10 | $8 |
| Demo Full Day | $75 | N/A |
| Demo ½ Day | $40 | N/A |
| Additional Day | $70 | N/A |
| Full Week Demo | $455 | N/A |
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Mountain Bike Lessons
New to mountain biking and looking to expand your skills or get more comfortable on the trails? We are offering private, family and group lessons! We have a certified Professional Mountain Biking Instructor on staff and ready to help you advance your mountain biking skills. All lessons are for beginners, but riders must have ridden a bike previously. A fitness base is required, with no cardiac health history. Mountain bike lessons may cover (but are not limited to): bike setup and operation; rider body positions and movements; braking; descending; cornering; and safety and trail etiquette.
| LESSON TYPE | AGE | START TIME | LENGTH | PRICE | Days offered |
| Group Lesson (Max 5) | Ages 13+ | 11am & 1:30pm | 1.5 hours | $45 | M, W |
| Private/Family Lesson (Max 5) | All Ages | 11am & 1:30pm | 1.5 hours | $100 | T, Thu |
**Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance by calling 518-251-2150 or emailing outdoorcenter@garnet-hill.com. Please note, these costs do not include mountain bike rental fees. Rental fees are included above at an additional cost to lessons.
“I enjoyed a beautiful day mountain biking recently at Garnet Hill. Exactly the type of trails I wanted. Enough of a challenge without me pondering my fate. Wilderness Property Management has once again designed trails that allow you to gain elevation while still enjoying the ride. All the intermediate trails were probably my favorite because I could ride fast (for me) with confidence. The day ended with a BLT and a cold beer. Perfect. I highly recommend Garnet Hill. The tougher trails will satisfy skilled riders, and the easier trails are a great introduction to mountain biking.” – Recent review from a happy biker.
E-Bike Policies & Rules:
- You must know how to ride a bike.
- A helmet must be worn at all times.
- One person is allowed on a bike at a time.
- No person under the age of 18 is allowed to ride the e-bike.
- All renters must sign the bike rental agreement form before using their rented e-bike.
- Only the person renting the e-bike is allowed to ride.
- Bikes cannot be taken to mountain biking trails in the area, electric bikes are not designed for off-road use.
- Charges may apply to anyone who has not returned their rented bike within the hourly period specified for rental.