Those who enjoy mountain biking enjoy going to MTB parks. But what if you enjoy mountain biking and live on the East coast? What are the best MTB parks on the East Coast, and how much do they cost to attend for a day or season?
The best MTB parks on the East Coast and their prices are listed below.
- Windham Mountain Bike Park
- Killington Bike Park
- Thunder Mountain Bike Park
- Greek Peak Bike Park
- Gore Mountain Resort
- Bryce Bike Park
- Massanutten Bike Park
- Mountain Creek Bike Park
Windham Mountain Bike Park
The Windham Mountain Bike Park is in New York, and it has 13 downhill mountain bike trails that stretch across 94 acres. They are closed in the winter, as every mountain bike park is, but they are typically open from late June to mid-October.
It has the longest jump trail on the East Coast and a lift that will take you to the top of the trail so you never have to pedal uphill. Many of the trails were designed by Gravity Logic
, which is a group of world-renowned mountain bike trail designers. (Source)
Ticket Prices
| Type of Ticket | Cost of Ticket for Adults 18+ | Cost of Ticket for Children Under 18 |
| Summer Lift | $45 | $35 |
| Summer Bike Park Season Pass | $269 | $209 |
Killington Bike Park
Killington Bike Park is the best MTB park in New England. It has over 30 downhill biking trails that cater to everyone’s expert level. They offer 3 different types of lessons for new mountain bikers and there are camps for both children and adults. These trails were also designed by Gravity Logic.
There are 3 different lifts that take you to the top of the biking trails so you don’t have to bike uphill. These trails make use of the surrounding mountain areas, but the trails are clear so no rocks and roots will cause you injury. (Source)
| Cost of Tickets for Adults 19+ | Cost of Tickets for Children Under 18 |
| $409-$479* | $269-$319* |
They currently only have season passes available for purchase, although the season passes only apply for a short time. However, depending on the type of season pass you purchase, you can bring 2 friends to the park for the day for free. You also get discounts at certain restaurants and lodges in and near the bike park.
Thunder Mountain Bike Park
The Thunder Mountain Bike Park is located in Massachusetts and is one of the best downhill mountain bike parks on the East Coast. They offer lessons to less-experienced riders, and you can camp or lodge in a nearby area.
Like other MTB parks, you can rent bikes and other equipment in the bike shop. However, the tickets that you need to get into the bike park don’t include bike or equipment rentals or lift passes.
| Type of Tickets | Cost of Tickets for Adults | Cost of Tickets for Juniors Under 14 |
| Season Tickets | $469-$529* | $299-$369* |
| Lift Tickets | $54-$62 | $35-$42 |
Before you start riding your mountain bike in the park, you must sign a waiver and promise that you will ride your bike safely. There are 5 different trail intensity ratings at this MTB: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert Only, and the Pro-Line. (Source)
The park is typically open during the weekends from 9 am-5 pm and closed during weekdays. However, in November the hours shorten and they close at 4 pm instead of 5 pm.
Greek Peak Bike Park
The Greek Peak Bike Park is located in New York. It has 17 different trails you can ride your mountain bike on. The cost of tickets is currently unavailable because the season has just ended, but when you go to this MTB you can also visit a spa, participate in various activities, and take lessons from mountain bike experts. (Source)
There are 4 different trail markings that determine if a beginner or expert should be riding them. The levels are:
- Green beginner trail
- Blue intermediate trail
- Black experts only trail
- Cross country trail
If you want to find out how much tickets cost when it is closer to the beginning of the season, click here.
Gore Mountain Resort
The Gore Mountain Resort is located in New York and has 10 miles of downhill mountain bike trails. The trails have minimal influence from people so you can ride amongst nature. (Source)
Most tickets are only for one type of trail or one day of riding, but you can purchase a season pass through the Skyride and Bike season pass.
| Age of Ticket Holder | Cost of Ticket |
| Adult (20-64) | $24-$30 |
| Teen (13-19) | $24-$30 |
| Senior (65+) | $14-$18 |
| Junior (7-12) | $14-$18 |
)Bryce Bike Park
Bryce Bike Park is located in Virginia, and you have to book your tickets online as they don’t allow you to purchase tickets at the park. Various riding lessons are offered at this downhill bike park. If you have visited this park in the past, you haven’t seen all it has to offer as there are more trails added to it every year. (Source)
Cost of Tickets to Bryce Bike Park
| Type of Ticket | Cost of Ticket for Adult | Cost of Tickets for Juniors |
| Full-Day Pass | $47 | $37 |
| Lift Ticket and Rental Package | $145 | $145 |
| Bike Rental | $98 | $98 |
| Season Pass | $375 | $375 |
Massanutten Bike Park
Massanutten Bike Park is located in Virginia. It has various jump tracks and single-track mountain bike trails for everyone at any expert level to enjoy. The power lift takes you to the top of the trail that you want to ride down so you don’t have to ride your bike uphill. (Source)
Cost of Tickets
| Type of Ticket | Early Rate Cost of Ticket* | Regular Cost of Ticket |
| Afternoon (From 2-4) | N/A | $20 |
| Afternoon Bike Rental | N/A | $25 |
| Bike Park Season Pass | $215 | $240 |
| Bike Park Season Pass-Military | $194 | $215 |
| Bike Park Season Pass-Gold Card | $173 | $192 |
Mountain Creek Bike Park
Mountain Creek Bike Park is located in New Jersey and it has 52 various mountain bike trails available for riders. The season passes are currently unavailable because they are sold out, which tells you how fantastic the park is, but if you want to know more about the trails and the hours of the park, click here. There is a lift that takes you to the top of the trails.
They currently only offer full-day tickets. The tickets cost $54.99 for adults 19 years old and older and $39.99 for children 18 years old and under. You can buy them at the park.
