If you only have one day to ride, go to Hardy Road. "That's basically the safest place to send somebody to for a good time," said Carey.
That "good time" comes down to a few different factors. First, the quality of the trails at Hardy Road is top-notch. My personal favorite trail from my trip to the Adirondacks was at Hardy Road: the descent off the top of the mountain on All-In, which was filled with high-speed sections, chunky rocks, flowy berms, and optional features.
Second, Hardy Road is the most reliably dry trail system, thanks to its sandy, gravelly soil. We rode Hardy the day after a severe downpour, and if anything, "it rides even better after a rain," said Carey.
The trails at Hardy Road are quite diverse, although they trend toward the rugged end. Some of the lower trails are easy and approachable for beginners, whereas my favorite — All In — gets a black diamond rating. Like Craig Wood, Hardy also has some alt lines hidden back in the woods, with a few massive rock drops pushing into the double black range.
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