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Calverton Mountain Biking Trail

Greater New York Region, Long Island


Directions & description

Location: Calverton, NY. Suffolk County

Length/Configuration: 8.5 mile one-way loop. 1.5 miles of optional advanced hill climbs.

Terrain/Surface: Well-groomed dirt singletrack trails.

Technical Difficulty: Beginner / Intermediate with optional advanced.

Elevation Change: Mostly flat.

Trail Use : mountain biking, hiking.

Caution: Beware of ticks.

 

 

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Calverton trail map

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Directions:

Take 495 (Long Island Expressway) to Exit 68. North on William Floyd Parkway to Rt.25. East. 3.5 miles to parking area on left side of Rt.25, just past the motel.

 

General Description:

Calverton, a property of the NY State DEC, is part of the Long Island Central Pine Barrens. It features an 8.5 mile mountain bike trail through Central Long Island Pine Barrens oak-pine woods habitat. A valid access permit is required for all activities on NYSDEC lands on Long Island. The permit is free and valid for 3 years. (See below)

 

The Trails:

The Calverton mountain biking trail is a one way, well-maintained singletrack trail that loops through a wooded area. It's 8.5 winding miles are mostly flat and best for the beginner to intermediate mountain bike rider. This is not considered a technical ride but the very tight and twisty route is good practice for your bike handling skills (watch those wide handlebars or bar ends).

There are additional black diamond trails for the more experienced mountain biker with sections known as Scuttle Hole, the Log Flume and Roller Coaster. This area drains well after rainy periods. When nearby popular trails such as Rocky Point or Cathedral Pines are wet and muddy, Calverton will likely be dry and rideable.

While not especially scenic, this is a good after work ride, if you happen to live in the area. Also, it is less used than Rocky Point so you just might have the trail to yourself. Approved bicycle helmets and eye protection are required.

 

You will need a valid DEC Permit is required for trail access. Download Permit or call (contact information below) to have Permit Application Form sent to you via postal mail.

Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print permit. Fill out and mail to address shown at bottom of form. The DEC will mail you trail maps and permits.

 

 

For more information:

Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists (C.L.I.M.B)
maintains the mountain bike trails here as well as other trail systems on Long Island.

Website: C.L.I.M.B.

 

NY STATE DEC REGION 1:
Sporting License Office
SUNY Building 40
Stonybrook, New York 11790

Phone: (631) 444-0273
Website: New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation

 

 

 

 

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