Mountain bikes have been banned on Mount Tamalpais trails in Marin, CA, since 1984. After 40 years of waiting and decades of advocacy, 7 miles of trails are opening to mountain bikers through a pilot program.

The Trails at Jakes Rocks are quickly becoming known as one of the best mountain bike destinations in Pennsylvania, and the state has recognized these high-quality trails with their "Trail of the Year" award.

If you're visiting Lake Placid, NY, for the UCI World Cup, you have to bring your bike to sample the local trails. Here are the top five trail systems to explore.

Every dollar earned at Bogus Basin is re-invested into the ski area, making it one of the few non-profit ski areas in the country. These re-investments created the Basin Gravity Park, a phenomenal downhill MTB park just minutes from downtown Boise, ID.

The first singletrack has been constructed in the ambitious Trails at Mena project in Arkansas.

Despite facing many challenges over the years, like having its chairlift repossessed and hauled off by helicopters, Idaho's Tamarack Resort has persevered to become one of the state's premier downhill mountain bike parks.

These are the best hydration backpacks for mountain biking, according to Singletracks product testers.

Singletracks has tested over 100 pairs of mountain bike shoes over the years, and these are our favorites.

Singletracks has tested nearly 100 pairs of mountain bike shorts, and these are the best we've found so far.

Choosing the best mountain bike helmet is like choosing the best bike -- all that really matters is that you have (and wear) one.

See which dropper posts we've reviewed and recommend, including the best value and best performing droppers for mountain biking.

Stay on the trails longer with a quality mountain bike light to brighten up the trail for night riding.