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SaveDewey Mountain Recreation Center features 5.5 miles of single-track mountain bike trails which happily co-exist with roughly 7.5 miles of XC ski trails . Difficulty ranges from cruiser to hardcore as riders ascend about 450 vertical feet to the summit, where they are greeted with views of the Saranac Chain of Lakes (especially good in the fall).
Dewey Mountain is owned by the Town of Harrietstown and operated by Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters, with support from the Dewey Mountain Friends.
Dewey Mountain is owned by the Town of Harrietstown and operated by Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters, with support from the Dewey Mountain Friends.
source: Barkeater Trails Alliance
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
Access Info:
Drive south out of Saranac Lake on NYS Rt 3 toward Tupper Lake. Look for the sign for Dewey Mountain Recreation Center on the left. Park and ride through the lodge breezeway. Look for the large kiosk and map directly in front of you in the base area.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- Hike
21 trails
- Trail Running
21 trails
- Nordic Ski
9 trails
Region Details
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- 6
- 3
- 9
Region Status
Closed as of May 27, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 31
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails Hike
- 21
- Trails Trail Running
- 21
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 9
- Total Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,515 ft
- Total Vertical
- 427 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,079 ft
- Reports
- 638
- Photos
- 65
- Ridden Counter
- 3,105
Dewey Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 688 ft • 22 • Loop •
This is a challenging route which summits Dewey and then climbs partway back up to descend the switchbacks...
3 miles • 323 ft • 12 • Loop •
This route sticks to the lower third of Dewey mountain. It's beginner/intermediate with some optional...
★ 2.0 • 3 miles • 253 ft • 13 • Loop •
This is an introductory loop to the trails at Dewey. This loop follows the flattest and least technical...
• 5 miles • 692 ft • 17 •
• 3 miles • 484 ft • 11 •
Photos of Dewey Mountain Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twister | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden... | |
| Trivial Pursuit | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden... | |
| Sorry | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | ||
| Operation | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | ||
| Mumbly Peg | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | ||
| Mumbly Peg | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | ||
| Monopoly | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | ||
| KerPlunk | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | ||
| Guess Who? | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | ||
| Connect Four | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | ||
| Chutes and Ladders - Upper | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA | ||
| Chutes and Ladders - Upper | May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York) May 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | goose8 BETA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000bdr | wishlist | region | activity #97185002 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 8:16am 1 day |
| ktelescope | wishlist | region | activity #97067556 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 3:01pm Jun 15, 2026 |
| goose8 | add | report | activity #95653925 and 21 more | May 27, 2026 @ 12:27pm May 27, 2026 |
| rspoynter | wishlist | trail | activity #94372613 | May 9, 2026 @ 1:11pm May 9, 2026 |
| rspoynter | wishlist | region | activity #94372550 | May 9, 2026 @ 1:10pm May 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Nice little techy section!!! The first feature... | Jun 1, 2023 @ 5:54am Jun 1, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL High School Trails | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.7 km | |
| SL High School Trails | 0.9 km | ||||
| Lake Colby Area | 2 | 3 | 1.2 km | ||
| Moody Pond | 1.9 km | ||||
| Fowler's Crossing - Saranac Lakes Wild Forest | 6 | 3 | 2 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 22 | 6 miles | 889 ft | 2 miles | 427 ft | #4,652 | #1,655 | 64 | 634 | 4 | 1,089 | |
| Hike | 21 | 6 miles | 866 ft | 2 miles | 427 ft | #13,354 | #5,661 | 620 | 32 | |||
| Trail Running | 21 | 6 miles | 866 ft | 2 miles | 427 ft | #12,321 | #4,923 | 620 | 38 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 9 | 5 miles | 627 ft | 2 miles | 410 ft | #1,140 | #506 | 1 | 336 | 1 | 171 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Dewey Mountain
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Dewey Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Dewey Mountain are:
- Mumbly Peg (4.1/5)
- Backgammon (4.1/5)
- Backgammon (4.1/5)
- Chutes and Ladders - Upper (4.1/5)
- Mumbly Peg (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Dewey Mountain?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Dewey Mountain are:
- July (87 activities)
- August (83 activities)
- September (63 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Dewey Mountain?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Dewey Mountain. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Dewey Mountain?
The longest trail in Dewey Mountain is Sorry at 1.0 mile. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
- By goose8
BETA & contributors - Admins: goose8, BETA, BETA
- #9184 - 7,607 views
- dewey mountain activity log | embed map of Dewey Mountain mountain bike trails | dewey mountain mountain biking points of interest
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