The Wilmington Flume Trail System has around 10.0 miles of trails in total. These trails are multi-purpose and open to mountain biking, hiking, trail running, skiing, and snowshoeing. Information and maps on each specific trail is linked below.

Hiking

You can link up many loops on the trail systems, or go for a specific objective like Flume Knob or Bear Den Mountain. Bear Den is accessible via the Flume Trails network, but is easier to reach via a parking area at Whiteface Mountain.

Mountain biking

Five "easy" trails are part of the Flume Trails System. They are Corridor, Delta, Corridor Loop, River, and Lower Connector. Suitable for any skill level. Three "moderate" trails are Bluff, Cedar, and Erratic. A bit more challenging. Four more trails are simply rated "hard" because they are. Watch out for Rock Garden, Marble Mountain, Ridge, and Upper Connector.

For more in-depth information on the mountain biking here, check out Barkeater Trails Alliance.

Flume Trails in the winter

The two summits reached in this network, Flume Knob and Bear Den, are best snowshoed (not skied). Other trails loops are nice to do via cross-country skis and snowshoes. You can even take a fat-tire bike onto these trails. While you are close to a ski resort and the road, it is still important to be prepared for all winter conditions.

Get close to more trails in the Whiteface Region

Looking for another incredible trail in the Whiteface Region? With everything from High Peaks to backcountry ponds, there are more hikes waiting for you!

How to get there

From the intersection of Route 86 and Route 431 (Whiteface Memorial Highway), follow Route 86 toward Lake Placid. Continue for just under 2.0 miles to the Wilmington Wild Forest Flume Trail System Trailhead on your right.