visiting the NE

I'll be brief because I'm sure you will get plenty of other responses.

Acadia is amazing but has zero mtn biking. But the 45 mile carriage road network (crushed stone, no cars) and the 18.5 mile loop road with a Caddillac summit road (all newly paved, 13.5 mi one way) couldn't be better for cruising along and enjoying the scenery. Check out the Google street views if you don't believe me. The hiking is great too. I just got back from a long weekend there.

For northern New England xc I'd say KT, Stowe, Millstone Trails, and North Conway. For resorts there are plenty. Check out this map.

If you want some more venture south where MA, NH, RI, and CT offer endless possiblities. Check out my map link below. Also check out NEMBA for rides, info, etc. Down here I'd recommend Vietnam, FOMBA, Earls, Lynn, Otis, Trail of Tears.... oh gosh there are so many. Pretty much anywhere you go there are plenty of ride options.

As far as camping its pretty much like car camping anywhere else. Some will try and pack you into a field but most are spread out in thick woods. I've never heard of anyone getting mugged and I always leave all my stuff behind during the day while I'm out. She has nothing to worry about. People around here are friendly.

Good luck!

Let me know as you get closer. I am originally from Buffalo, so I may be able to help with directions, camping +.
Tons of camping up here in Lake Placid. Over 200 camp sites within 2 miles of Whiteface alone! Not much crime up here as most people do not even lock there car or house doors.
What kind of riding you looking for. The Lake Placid/Wilmington region has wondeful dh, lots of new x-c and now the dirt jump park.
Our web site has many pictures and lodging choices that should help you make your decision.
www.downhillmike.com

See ya at The Face

The Sunday River Bike Park located just outside of Bethel. They have terrain to suit just about everyone.

Go to this place: http://highlandmountain.com/ It's the best the east coast has to offer. The DH is real nice, the jump park(s) are rad(bring a HT), they have micro beers and wraps in the lodge, so on and so forth. And you dont have to wear seat belts either. The whole NH experience is great. Rye airfield is also worth checking out if your on the coast.

If I didnt have diablo so close i'd spenjd much more time in NH.

I'll second what woodsguy said. There's almost too much good riding around here to try and pick from. You almost can't go wrong. The terrain will probably be a bit of a shock to you though, even our nicely maintained trails are full of roots and rocks, it's just part of the terrain here. If you get down to the central MA area drop a line, I'd be happy to give you some more detailed suggestions.

boostindoubles said:

Hey I should have prefaced this by saying that I'll be in Upstate NY for 5 days or so and then spend a weekend up near Whiteface. The next week will be cruising through NH, VT, and Maine. It looks like I'm going to dip down into Erie, PA and also down into western Mass at some point.

All the states are so little! I am afraid that traveling by car is going to be a pain. Lots of towns to drive through and slow speed limits maybe. I don't know.

I'm leaving the dirt jump bike at home and bringing the squishy 5.5" mtn bike.

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Do you have a list of the actual towns/cities you'll be in? It would be easier to recommend places to ride.....

Western Mass. - make sure to hit Yokun Ridge.

boostindoubles said:

I have been riding desert singletrack for the last 3 months or so. Sagebrush, sand, and babyheads. Time for a change of terrain. How muddy will the riding be? Should I expect it on all rides or not? If so, my bike might need some pre-trip loving.

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You will experience the polar opposite of desert riding. It will be mostly, if not all - hardwood forests with plenty of rocks and roots. No real long west-coast type climbing, but lots of short, sometimes steep hills across rolling terrain.

Chances are you won't see a lot of mud during your trip, unless you have the bad luck of visiting during an unusually bad rainy period. Depending on the location, it may be dusty and very dry on the trails.

Let me know if you are going to be passing through Ma. near the 495/Mass Pike junction on your way up to Bethel. We've got plenty of great riding nearby.

Coming from the west (NY) hit Highland in NH, then Attitash in NH, then cross into Maine on 302 and hit Sunday River. Can't think of a better trio of lift served riding. I'm pretty sure I'll be at S.R. over the 4th look for an old man and a young kid on Norcos..

on the east side of rochester there is sweet riding, you can camp at ontario county park and guess what it has bike trails, check out mygroc.com click on single track in our area, that will help you find ocp, plus we could show you some other hidden jems.
also shindagen hollow near ithaca