Pat McGee Trail

Highlights

An approachable multi-use ride with smooth flow, easy access, and low-stress mileage.

Riding

In the saddle, the experience is shaped by 12.1-mile former rail-bed multi-use trail with equestrian access and five trailheads. That translates into a ride you can tailor to your horse, your confidence level, and the kind of day you want to have—anything from a calm conditioning outing to a more immersive trail adventure with scenery that feels distinctly New York.

Rideable terrain

12.1 miles

Trailer parking

The Little Valley trailhead is the most intuitive place to stage a first visit. It gives you parking, a community-park feel, and a simple launch point for a rail-trail ride that is more about flow than technical terrain.

Horse regulations

Use the trail during posted dawn-to-dusk hours, share respectfully with cyclists and walkers, and keep to the maintained trail corridor and established trailheads. Ride with strong shared-trail etiquette, keep paperwork accessible, and let current conditions—not just the map—guide how ambitious your day should be.

Getting here

The Little Valley trailhead is the most intuitive place to stage a first visit. It gives you parking, a community-park feel, and a simple launch point for a rail-trail ride that is more about flow than technical terrain. Once you are onsite, take a minute to organize before you head out. These are the kinds of places where an intentional first ten minutes—parking straight, checking your tack, confirming your map, and reading the current notices—can make the rest of the day feel effortless.

Planning your visit

Pat McGee is a strong choice for riders who want predictable footing, a more social shared-use environment, and a ride that can suit a wide range of horses. It is especially useful for fitness miles, easier trail days, and travel itineraries that value access and simplicity over rugged backcountry feel.

Where to stay

This destination is best approached as a polished day ride rather than a horse-camping base. Plan your lodging or broader weekend around nearby towns, inns, or general campgrounds if you want to turn the ride into a longer getaway. That approach keeps the horse logistics cleaner and the day more enjoyable.