I didn't see pictures of Skytop on here so I thought I'd throw mine up. They are recent so it should give you an idea of what the place looks like. If you live in the area and want to help me build and repair shoot me a pm.
Here is a cool little elevated section, there is another larger one there that isnt finished as well. guess whoever started it graduated or moved
Here is just one of the sketchily built drops in the place back where all of the free ride stuff is
Here's another one, it doesn't look too big from the angle but its a decent drop
If you've ridden here before I am sure this guy is familiar to you
Here's a nice rickety skinny planked section
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Here is just a view over part of the claypit
The dirtjumps are still there, and I met one of the guys who has revived these poor mistreated jumps. He's a bmx'r so they are pretty much out of the question for mtb but they are going to build a second line for mountain bikes as well eventually.
This is something that just popped up one time when I was there, kinda took me by surprise. Anyways its pretty cool, I've only seen one kid ride it but it looked pretty fun. When I get a helmet I'll ride it and report back.
These are the larger jumps in the middle of the pit. (same jumps in both pictures, just from different sides)
Grom jump building 101
Here is a view from that huge like 22ft drop into the gravel pit
Just an overlook of the quarry
Some pics of a new drop that was built a couple of weeks ago
And here is the takeoff for a jump/tabletop that hasn't really had anything done to it in a while. If it is still the same way next time I get out there I am claiming it and finishing it off the way I see fit.
I guess thats about it, i'll take some more pics of the dh stuff when i get a chance but this will do for now I suppose.
Here is a cool little elevated section, there is another larger one there that isnt finished as well. guess whoever started it graduated or moved
Here is just one of the sketchily built drops in the place back where all of the free ride stuff is
Here's another one, it doesn't look too big from the angle but its a decent drop
If you've ridden here before I am sure this guy is familiar to you
Here's a nice rickety skinny planked section
Here is just a view over part of the claypit
The dirtjumps are still there, and I met one of the guys who has revived these poor mistreated jumps. He's a bmx'r so they are pretty much out of the question for mtb but they are going to build a second line for mountain bikes as well eventually.
This is something that just popped up one time when I was there, kinda took me by surprise. Anyways its pretty cool, I've only seen one kid ride it but it looked pretty fun. When I get a helmet I'll ride it and report back.
These are the larger jumps in the middle of the pit. (same jumps in both pictures, just from different sides)
Grom jump building 101
Here is a view from that huge like 22ft drop into the gravel pit
Just an overlook of the quarry
Some pics of a new drop that was built a couple of weeks ago
And here is the takeoff for a jump/tabletop that hasn't really had anything done to it in a while. If it is still the same way next time I get out there I am claiming it and finishing it off the way I see fit.
I guess thats about it, i'll take some more pics of the dh stuff when i get a chance but this will do for now I suppose.
I grew up in the Syracuse area, but didn't ride then. Never been to Skytop on any trips back to town to visit friends either. I did ride at Split Rock out in Camillus once several years ago.
