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Enjoy riding your mountain bike through a forested tract of the Saranac Lakes Wild Forest dotted with small ponds and lakes. Just over the footbridge that crosses Fish Creek near Floodwood Pond is the Otter Hollow Loop.
Difficulty:advanced
Length:7.7 mi
Configuration:loop
Type and Surface:wide singletrack
Type of Riding:This 3-foot wide trail is relatively flat with some ascents and descents; there are roots in some places, but few rocks.
Season:Generally, trails are suitable for riding from mid-May to mid-October.
Directions:At Saranac Inn on NY 30 near the golf course, take Floodwood Road. At 1.8 miles beyond junction of Hoel Pond Road, look for snowmobile trail markers on left side.
Caution:Hikers also use this trail system. Always yield to other users. Avoid using trails in wet seasons or conditions.
The trail illustrated here is appropriate for mountain biking, however, not all trails in the Adirondack Park are open to mountain bikes. Both land ownership and land use classifications influence which trails are available for mountain biking. For example, bicycles are not allowed on Forest Preserve land classified as Wilderness, therefore, hiking trails that connect with this mountain biking trail may not be open to bicycles. Before you ride this trail or any trail in the Adirondack Park you are strongly encouraged to check at a local bicycle shop, information center, or NYS DEC office to confirm the suitability of your planned activity and to obtain the latest trail information
See Before You Ride for more suggestions on enjoyable and safe riding in the Adirondack Park.
This online atlas information only provides introductory information additional information is required before you ride. See the following suggestions on guidebooks, bike shops, maps, etc. that should be consulted before starting your ride.
While in the area you might enjoy some of these other activities in the vicinity of this trail.
Nearby mountain biking opportunities include the neighboring Otter Hollow Loop, the Deer Pond Loop and Trombley Landing Trail to the south, and Rat Pond to the north. The Floodwood and Otter Hollow Loops are also used by hikers. Nearby hiking opportunities include Panther Mountain and Floodwood Mountain. Rowboat and canoe rentals are available in the Fish Creek Campground with various canoe routes and boating opportunities available.
The map and information presented here are not sufficient to implementing a safe and enjoyable mountain bike ride in the Adirondack Park. Users should first review guidebooks if available, obtain more detailed maps, and most importantly, discuss your planned route with a knowledgeable person just prior to beginning your ride. A quick visit to a local bicycle shop, Chamber of Commerce office, NYS DEC office, or sporting goods shop will provide you with important, up-to-date information on your selected ride.
This information is provided in the interest of informing the public on mountain biking opportunities in the Adirondack Park. The user of this information assumes all risk for any injuries or difficulties that result. Mountain Biking can be a dangerous activity and regardless of what is presented on this website, you always ride at your own risk. The listing of any businesses, organizations, or other sources of information on this website does not represent endorsement of those entities, does not guarantee the accuracy of any information they provide, and does not make them liable for any injuries resulting from any activity suggested by this website. The owners, managers, and sponsors of BikeAdirondacks.org and BikeAdirondacks.com are not responsible for any injury or misfortune that results from use of the information presented here. Comments and suggestions can be emailed to us.
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