Mountain biking in the Speculator Area

Speculator Tree Farm - The outer "loop" is 14 miles long, while the inner "Kunjamuck Loop," which passes by the mysterious "Kunjamuck Cave," is 7 miles in length.

This mountain biking trail forms a double loop which passes through a working tree farm of mixed hardwoods & conifers owned by Lyme Adirondack Forest Company) and is accessible via Elm Lake Road in Speculator NY.

Perkins Clearing - Located North of the Village, this seasonal access road offers a gravel route through a beautiful section of wooded scenery. Riders will find bridge crossings, relaxing places to sit stream side, and trail heads to popular hikes such as Pillsbury Mountain and Cedar lakes.

Oak Mountain Bike Park - Oak Mountain Ski Center is located off of Elm Lake Road in the Village and offers a variety of well maintained and free to access mountain bike trails. These trails do not offer lift access, yet are highly popular among local and non local riders alike.

Getting there

Both the Speculator Tree Farm Loop and Oak Mountain Ski Center are located off of Elm Lake Road in Speculator NY. Oak Mountain is roughly ½ a mile from the intersection and the Tree Farm is at the end of Elm Lake Road (where it turns to gravel). Just past the gravel entrance there will be parking on the right.

Perkins Clearing is North of Speculator by roughly 3-4 miles. Head North and the road will be on the left hand side (clearly marked). Parking will be available on the road in convenient locations.

Information can also be found at Oak Mountain Ski area, as well as at the Chamber of Commerce at the 4 corners in Speculator.