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Ride New York

31places
2public land
29private
365trail miles listed
17upcoming events

Permits on public land

  • County trail permit required on all off-road trails. On connecting roads the machine needs NYS registration plus liability insurance; county law requires liability insurance and machine under 2,000 lb. NY DMV ATV registration ($12.50/yr + $12.50 plate at first registration) required to ride public trails/roads; NY honors valid out-of-state ATV registrations, but if your home state doesn't register ATVs you need a NY registration (dmv.ny.gov).
  • County trail pass required (since June 1, 2021). All machines must be registered and insured. NY DMV ATV registration ($12.50/yr + $12.50 plate at first registration) required to ride public trails/roads; NY honors valid out-of-state ATV registrations, but if your home state doesn't register ATVs you need a NY registration (dmv.ny.gov).

Trail system 2

OHV park 3

MX track 22

Area 51 Motocross

Batavia · Genesee County · Private

Western New York's biggest MX facility, open since 2003, with three tracks plus woods trails. Hosts the CAN-AM/Empire State MX race (2026: Sept 4–6) and harescrambles.

Dirt bikeATVMain track practice $35 non-member ($5 racer members, $10 non-racer pass holders); intermediate back track $35; Nightcross track $25 for 51cc/pit bikes/youth quads; spectators free.

Cato MX

Cato · Cayuga County · Private

Natural-terrain motocross track on the WNYMA and UpState Motocross (USMX) circuits; 2026 WNYMA dates included Apr 12, Jul 5, Sept 20 (women's event) and Oct 18. Little shade. Coordinates approximate (Dalton Rd).

Dirt bikeReported practice $30/rider.

Claverack Motocross

Claverack · Columbia County · Private

Farm-built motocross track racing since 1971, running a handful of race Sundays a year. No open practice days.

Dirt bikeAdmission $20/person (under 12 free unless racing); entry $35/class, 3 classes $100.

Diamondback Motocross

Central Bridge (Carlisle) · Schoharie County · Private

MSC-circuit motocross track off Route 20 near Carlisle/Central Bridge with a starting gate and big jumps. Hosted MSC Playoff Round 1 on Sept 27, 2026. Website was down when checked; primitive camping with electric/water hookups reported.

Dirt bikeReported: practice $40/rider; weekend entry $20/person age 10+; race $40–50/class.

Echo Valley Farm MX

Coeymans Hollow · Albany County · Private

Natural-terrain MX track south of Albany on the MSC circuit; hosted an MSC championship round Aug 30, 2026. No standalone website found.

Dirt bikeATVReported practice $30/rider.

Frozen Ocean Motorsports Complex

Auburn · Cayuga County · Private

Central NY complex with a 1.2-mile track, stadium-style track and a lighted NiteX track. On the WNYMA/USMX schedules in 2026 (incl. NiteX nights).

Dirt bikeReported practice $30/rider, 50cc $25; night practice $20/$15.

High Voltage Hills MX

Greig · Lewis County · Private

Tug Hill-area MX track that hosted the 2026 New York State Championships (CNYMRA). No website; address not published, coordinates are the Greig town area (approximate).

Dirt bikeCNYMRA race dates (2026 incl. May 17, Jun 28, and NY State Championships Aug 22–23); practice info on Facebook.

Hogback Hill Motocross (Palmyra Racing Association)

Palmyra · Wayne County · Private

3mi

Member-run club track (Palmyra Racing Association) that hosts CNYMRA/District 3 races and a fall hare scramble (2026: Nov 1). Public can ride on posted open practice days.

Dirt bikePublic practice $35 cash per rider. Club membership reported $575/yr.

Jack's Racing MX (former Thunder Ridge)

New Berlin · Chenango County · Private

Big-property MX track near Unadilla, formerly Thunder Ridge Cycle Park. On the 2026 WNYMA/USMX/CNYMRA schedules; the property is listed for sale, so future operation is uncertain.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideReported practice $40/rider, minis/quads $20.

Jackson's Motocross Track (Jackson's Pumpkin Farm)

Endicott · Broome County · Private

Practice track on a pumpkin farm, rerouted through the woods with input from Doug Henry, where pros once trained before Unadilla and Broome-Tioga. Simple cash practice days twice a week.

Dirt bike$40 per rider, cash only.

Moto Masters MX

Parish (Maple View) · Oswego County · Private

Sand track that hosted AMA Nationals in the early 1970s, run by the Bristol family since 2007. Regular stop on the UpState Motocross and WNYMA series.

Dirt bikeATV$15 gate fee per person on race weekends (10 and under not racing free).

Orange County Fair Motocross (OCF MX)

Middletown · Orange County · Private

Motocross track on the grounds of the Orange County Fair Speedway, opening round of the 2026 MSC/AMA District 34 series. Also runs a gear exchange program and MX training days.

Dirt bikeReported practice $30/rider.

Paradox MX

Hampton (Granville area) · Washington County · Private

Loamy natural-terrain track wrapping a small pond near the Vermont line, on the 2026 CNYMRA schedule (Apr 26, Jul 19) and NEMX races. Its website (paradoxmx.com) hosting had lapsed when checked.

Dirt bikeATVReported: practice $35/rider; race-day gate $15/person (5 & under free), $25/class.

Pavilion MX

Pavilion · Genesee County · Private

Rolling-hills motocross track and hare scramble venue in Genesee County, one of the Empire State Motocross promoter tracks. 2026 had four MX race Sundays and an October hare scramble.

Dirt bikeReported: non-member practice $30, members $10; membership $200/rider, $350 family.

Royal Mountain RSMX Motocross

Caroga Lake · Fulton County · Private

Motocross at the Royal Mountain Ski Area since 1984, nine-time CNYMRA 'Track of the Year.' Also runs supercross, Stacyc minicross, a hillclimb and snow drags.

Dirt bikeATV2026: weekend admission $20; open practice $35; classes $35 each (experts $35); 50cc classes $25.

Sick Bros Motocross

Cohocton · Steuben County · Private

Natural-terrain MX track (also listed as Cohocton MX) and one of the three Empire State Motocross promoter tracks. Site lists a 2026 schedule, practice/rentals and MX schools.

Dirt bikeATVReported practice $25/rider.

Silver Springs Moto Park

Silver Springs · Wyoming County · Private

Outdoor MX track plus a lighted Nite-X clay track. Not on the 2026 WNYMA schedule and its website looks inactive, so current status is unknown.

Dirt bikeReported practice $35/rider; RV camping $25.

Thornwood MX

Williamstown · Oswego County · Private

Family-run sand track in its 20th season in 2026, on the UpState Motocross and WNYMA series. Quads ride in the big-bike practice block.

Dirt bikeATVPractice $30/rider; spectator $15/weekend (10 & under free); USMX/WNYMA membership $30 ($20 each extra family member) or $10 day pass.

Unadilla MX

New Berlin · Chenango County · Private

Historic natural-terrain track that has hosted the AMA Pro Motocross Unadilla National for 40 years (2026 was Aug 15; 2027 Pro National listed Aug 12–15, 2027). Also runs amateur regionals and other events. Not a practice track; check the event calendar.

Dirt bikeVaries by event; tickets via unadillamx.com.

Utica-Rome Motocross

Vernon · Oneida County · Private

Motocross track in Vernon tied to the Utica-Rome Speedway area, a busy CNYMRA venue. Coordinates are the Utica-Rome Speedway on Route 5 (approximate; confirm MX entrance on Facebook).

Dirt bikeCNYMRA race dates (2026: Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 30 youth race, Sept 20, Oct 25 Halloween Classic).

Walden MX

Wallkill · Orange County · Private

Hudson Valley MX track that hosts Metropolitan Sports Committee (MSC/AMA District 34) rounds, including the 2026 playoff final on Oct 25. Old mxwalden.com domain no longer belongs to the track. Coordinates are approximate (Wallkill/Walden area).

Dirt bikeNot published on a working site; call/check MSC.

Whitetail MX

Lindley · Steuben County · Private

Family-run track on 20 acres near the PA line, operating since 2017. 2026 WNYMA dates included Jun 7, Aug 30, Oct 4 and Oct 25.

Dirt bikeTrack rental (4 hr) and pavilion rental: contact for pricing.

Private ride 3

Race venue 1

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