BARKEATER TRAILS ALLIANCE
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MISSION

To build, maintain and advocate for a system of community and backcountry trails for ski touring, mountain biking and other human-powered activities in the eastern High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park.

At our core, BETA is a member-supported, volunteer-driven, human-powered trail building and stewardship organization.
Our work is focused around the following 3 priorities:

TRAIL STEWARDSHIP
Engage volunteers, members and community partners in the ongoing improvement and maintenance of all existing trails under BETA stewardship.  Engage trail users & the local community to improve their knowledge of the local trail systems and the importance of trail etiquette, responsible recreation and stewardship.

NEW TRAIL PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
BETA staff coordinate with local trail committees, trail users, professional trail builders, land managers and other stakeholders on the planning, design, prioritization and implementation of mission-appropriate trail development projects.
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ADVOCACY
Engage in respectful and productive advocacy and partnerships with public land managers, municipalities, private landowners, and other stakeholders as a means to secure the access and support needed to establish and maintain a system of trails across the BETA region.

SCOPE OF WORK & SERVICE AREAS

BETA currently maintains over 125 miles of trails on Forest Preserve, municipal and private lands in the eastern High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park.  Most of the trails are purpose-built for mountain biking or ski touring but also accommodate other human-powered activities.
Towns & Villages

Essex County
North Elba
Lake Placid
Wilmington
Elizabethtown
Keene
Jay
St. Armand

Franklin County
Harrietstown
Saranac Lake
Paul Smiths
Brighton
Santa Clara
Forest Preserve

Wild Forest Units
Saranac Lakes WF
Wilmington WF
Debar Mtn Complex WF


Wilderness Units
High Peaks
Sentinel Range
McKenzie Mountain


Intensive Use
Whiteface Mountain
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Conservation Easement
Paul Smith's College
Bike/Foot Trails

​Forest Preserve
Hardy Road
Flume/Marble Mtn
Cooper Kiln
Fowlers Crossing
Loggers
Peninsula


Municipal
Craig Wood
Mt. Pisgah
Dewey Mtn
Blueberry Hill
Cobble Hill
East Branch 
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Private
Lussi
Otis Mtn
Three Sisters
Ski Trails

Forest Preserve
Jackrabbit Trail
Wright Peak
Mt. Marcy
Avalanche Pass
Mr. Van
Whales Tail
Klondike Notch
Whiteface Landing
Hays Brook


Municipal
Jackrabbit Trail
Scott's Cobble
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Private
Jackrabbit Trail
Whiteface Landing
BETA is a member-supported, 501c3 non-profit organization.

BARKEATER TRAILS ALLIANCE (BETA)
volunteer driven - member supported - human powered


Address
P.O. Box 843 - ​Lake Placid, NY 12946

Telephone

518.523.1365

Email

josh@betatrails.org
  • Home
  • About
    • WHO WE ARE
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Jobs
    • Community Partners
    • Contact Us
    • Gallery
  • Donate
  • Bike Trails
    • Ride With Gratitude
    • Wilmington >
      • Flume Trails
      • Hardy Road (Beaver Brook)
      • Three Sisters (Quaker Mountain)
    • Lake Placid >
      • Lussi Trails
      • Loggers Loops
      • Craig Wood Trails
    • Saranac Lake >
      • Dewey Mountain
      • Mount Pisgah
      • Fowler's Crossing
    • Elizabethtown >
      • Otis Mountain
      • Blueberry Hill
    • Keene
    • electric MTBs
  • Ski Trails
    • Jackrabbit Ski Trail >
      • State of the Jackrabbit
      • Lake Clear JCT to Pauls Smith's VIC
      • Saranac Lake to McKenzie Pond Road
      • McKenzie Pond Road to Whiteface Inn
      • Whiteface Inn to Mirror Lake
      • Mirror Lake to ADK Cascade Trails
      • ADK Cascade Trails to Keene
    • Conditions
  • events
    • Wilmington MTB Festival
    • Ski Movie Fundraiser
    • 2023 Ski Outings
    • Ski to Swim Party
    • JACKRABBIT RALLY >
      • Jackrabbit Rally 2023
    • Annual Meeting
  • Volunteer
  • Blog
  • Jobs
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