Mountain Biking in Stillwell

Killer riding on single-track course in Stillwell, Long Island—10 to 12 miles! You can take it fast and hard, or slow and sure through twists and turns, undulating hills, occasional rocks and conspiring roots.

Two top, experienced Outdoor Bound guides will lead you and instruct according to your needs. This is a great trail—one of our favorites. You’ll learn bunny hops, how to go over logs and other obstacles, work with steep and rocky terrain, learn about distribution of weight and much more. The course will be varied between 10-mile or 16-mile trails, depending on comfort level and ability. We will also break throughout the day as needed.

Two licensed guides and insurance included. Train tickets are out-of-pocket (about $19, purchase at the train station). You may also drive to meet us at the Cold Spring Harbor (Long Island) train station.

Bike Requirements

• It must be a mountain bike!
• Must have knobby mountain bike tires
• Brakes need to be in good working order
• Front suspension (shocks) recommended but not required
• Helmet required; eye protection recommended
• Spare tire tube recommended

If your bike does not meet the above requirements, you may be required to rent a bike in advance of the trip. This is to ensure your safety as well as the compatibility of all riders.

Bike Rental

You must bring a bike and helmet on this trip. If you don’t own a bike, you may rent one from area bike stores. One we can recommend:

Manhattan Bicycle
791 Ninth Avenue
New York, New York
Open 10 AM - 7 PM
Phone: (212) 262-0111
You will need to do an overnight rental (pick bike up the evening before the trip).

Helmets are required for all riders; you must provide your own.

Event Details

• Trip Includes Experienced biking guides, insurance and unlimited fun
• Leave Penn Station, LIRR, Port Jefferson Line. Depart @ 8:24 AM, arrive Syosset 9:16 AM. Our guides will meet you at the Syosset station.
• Return LIRR Train departs Syosset at 1:14 PM and 1:46 PM. You are welcome to bike for additional time, but it will be at your own risk, as a guide will not be present.
• Train Tickets Out-of-pocket (about $16)—purchase at Penn Station. Tickets are $7.75 each way--buy ticket at the station (not on the train).
• Drive to Meet Us You may meet us at the Syosset train station; please arrive by 9:15 AM.

Want to share this event or trip?

The 10-15 miles of moderate to challenging single-track riding is intended for bikers with intermediate to advanced riding ability. Our modified, shorter rides (10 or 16 miles) are intended for the experienced beginner-to-intermediate rider who is looking to learn some new skills such as efficient shifting, cadence, bunny-hops, riding over logs, and climbing and descending hills. The trail provides for advanced hill climbs and steep technical descents.

The hard-pack greenbelt single-track is well maintained and makes for a challenging ride with a number of decent climbs and descents but not too much technical difficulty. Once in the woods, the trail unravels from an abandoned farm field to a deep forest of many twists, turns, miniature loops and hilly terrain. Good bike-handling skills are necessary to negotiate the many tight corners. This trail was designed and built specifically to take advantage of the varied hilly terrain, and the amount of vertical feet gained in this ride accumulates rapidly.

Experienced, Fun & Qualified Guides

From cycling across the United States to leading horse treks through New Zealand to scaling Nepalese peaks, Outdoor Bound guides have real-world outdoor experience. Collectively, they have hiked, biked, climbed and kayaked tens of thousands of miles around the globe.

Whether their professional backgrounds are as teachers, personal trainers, artists, environmentalists or business leaders, they all have an extensive knowledge of the natural world and local history. Each guide has also passed a rigorous guide certification program and is trained in wilderness first aid or as a Wilderness First Responder.

Diverse & Interesting Groups

There is no typical Outdoor Bound participant. While ages typically range from 20 to 50, those who come to experience outdoor adventure range from singles to couples, from lawyers to waiters. They are a mix of women and men. While the group is always diverse, you will certainly feel welcome. Our guides go the extra mile to make the atmosphere of each trip social and fun. Many people in the Outdoor Bound community have forged lasting friendships as a result of our trips.

New Experiences

Skydiving, ice-climbing, hot-air ballooning, skiing and hiking every weekend are just a few of Outdoor Bound’s year-round adventures. These trips are accessible to everyone, including the novice, who might feel a little uneasy, the young urban professional trying to get away and even the adrenaline junkie looking for a new rush.

Environmental Awareness

“Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures,” is the Leave No Trace motto embraced by Outdoor Bound. From purchasing bamboo T-shirts to printing with soy-based inks on recycled paper, Outdoor Bound strives to create the least environmental impact possible while on trips and in the office.