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Flume TrailsThe Flume Trail Network is the original mountain bike destination in the Adirondacks' Whiteface Region. The lower trails are smooth and flowing. As you gain elevation on the shoulder of Marble Mountain the terrain becomes increasingly technical. This network contains the greatest amount of mileage of any network in the area, and can be linked up with the network at Whiteface Mountain (see beta below).
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Trail Beta
The only trail access from the hamlet of Wilmington to the Flume is via the Reservoir Trail, which begins at the trailhead on Whiteface Memorial Highway (CR 431), and connects to the Marble Mountain trail.
The Flume Trails can also be accessed from Whiteface Mountain via the Upper Connector or Lower Connector trails, which begin in the Kids Kampus parking lot.
"PMD" was originally built as a snowmobile trail to connect Wilmington with points North, but it's proven to be much more popular with bikers who regularly shuttle the trail from the parking area near the intersection of the Whiteface toll road and Gillespie drive. It serves as a backbone for several rides with the Flume Network that radiate off of it. It was originally named for the cash-strapped riders who couldn't pay for chairlifts at Whiteface, and also for the fact that there is a good chance you'll be buying some new bike parts if you make a habit of blasting down it too often. Full suspension trail bikes are recommended... downhill bikes are not necessary.
Whiteface Mountain Bike Park offers lift access and vehicle shuttles for downhill riding as well as cross country trails on the lower mountain. These trails are fee access only and not part of the public Wilmington Wild Forest trail system. Trail passes are required for all users.
The Flume Trails can also be accessed from Whiteface Mountain via the Upper Connector or Lower Connector trails, which begin in the Kids Kampus parking lot.
"PMD" was originally built as a snowmobile trail to connect Wilmington with points North, but it's proven to be much more popular with bikers who regularly shuttle the trail from the parking area near the intersection of the Whiteface toll road and Gillespie drive. It serves as a backbone for several rides with the Flume Network that radiate off of it. It was originally named for the cash-strapped riders who couldn't pay for chairlifts at Whiteface, and also for the fact that there is a good chance you'll be buying some new bike parts if you make a habit of blasting down it too often. Full suspension trail bikes are recommended... downhill bikes are not necessary.
Whiteface Mountain Bike Park offers lift access and vehicle shuttles for downhill riding as well as cross country trails on the lower mountain. These trails are fee access only and not part of the public Wilmington Wild Forest trail system. Trail passes are required for all users.
Directions
The trailhead is located 2 miles south of the village center (4 corners) on State Route 86, just across the bridge from the Hungry Trout Resort. Overflow parking is located just north of the main parking lot on the opposite side of the road.
