Oh, you’ve got some great choices for mountain biking in Western New York! 🚵♂️ Here are some of the best spots:
-
Sprague Brook Park (Glenwood)
-
Flow trails, some decent climbs, and a good mix of technical sections.
-
About 10–15 miles of trails.
-
-
Hunters Creek Park (Wales)
-
More rugged, natural trails — roots, rocks, and a true “backcountry” vibe.
-
Not super well-marked, but that’s part of the adventure.
-
-
Ellicottville (Holiday Valley / McCarty Hill State Forest)
-
Some of the best riding in the region.
-
Tons of trails ranging from easy to black diamond technical.
-
Plus, the scenery is awesome — especially in the fall.
-
-
Whirlpool State Park (Niagara Falls area)
-
Crazy beautiful views of the Niagara Gorge.
-
Some steep, technical trails — more short and intense rather than long flowing rides.
-
-
Shoreline Trail (Buffalo waterfront)
-
Not true MTB — more a paved/crushed gravel ride — but it's beautiful along Lake Erie.
-
Good for a casual spin or bikepacking warmup.
-
-
EMBA Trails (Erie County Mountain Bike Association)
-
They maintain a bunch of systems like Sprague Brook and Hunters Creek.
-
Worth checking their website/Facebook for trail conditions and events.
-
Are you looking for more flowy trails, gnarly technical stuff, or big climbs? I can give you more tailored suggestions depending on your style! 🎯
