Ellicottville Epic, New York

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Located an hour south of Buffalo, Ellicottville is home to some of the finest mountain bike trails on the east coast. Built by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers, and easily accessed from town. The climbs are long, steep and plenty. The descents are rocky, rooty and fun.

Location: The trail system can be accessed from Holimont or Holiday ski areas in Ellicottville, New York.

Epic Ride Length: 31 miles

Elevation Range: 1,500 - 2,200 feet

Terrain: Tight, rocky, root strewn singletrack and old logging roads.

Season: Mid-April to mid-November, depending on snowfall.

Details: View an area map at: http://www.wnymba.org/trails/ellicottville.html

IMBA Club: Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA), http://www.wnymba.org

Shop: Mud, Sweat n' Gears 21 Washington Street Ellicottville, NY 14731, 716-699-8300, www.mudsweatgears.com,

Camping: Allegheny State Park off Route 1 in Salamanca, http://www.nysparks.com. Triple R Camping Resort, Bryant Hill Road in Franklinville, http://www.triplercamp.com

Lodging: Wide selection of hotels, inns and bed & breakfasts in Ellicottville.

Travel & Tourism Association: Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, http://www.ellicottvilleny.com or request a "Guide to Ellicottville New York" booklet by calling 1-800-349-9099.

Brew: Ellicottville Brewing Company, Dina's, Fosters, the Gin Mill.

Java: Spot Coffee