Ride, Refresh, Repeat: Our Favorite Bike Routes from Paradox Brewery

Whether you’re a road warrior or gravel-grinding adventurer, Paradox Brewery is perfectly positioned to be your basecamp for an unforgettable ride in the Adirondacks. With winding roads, sweeping views, and light traffic, our corner of the park is a hidden gem for cyclists looking to climb, coast, and then cool down with a cold one.

Just be warned: this isn't flatland riding. What the terrain lacks in chill, it makes up for in challenge and scenery — and honestly, a post-ride beer tastes a whole lot better after you’ve earned it.

🛣️ Road Ride Favorites

These paved road rides take you through rolling hills, scenic lakes, and stretches of untouched forest. We’ve handpicked a few of our favorite loops from RideWithGPS to get you started:

1. Schroon Lake Loop – 16.4 miles
   Ponds, streams and mountain views with moderate climbs and some fun descents
   

2. Paradox West Loop – 23 miles
   Smooth pavement, great elevation, and light car traffic — a local favorite.

3. Ironville Out-and-Back – 29 miles
   Ponds, streams and mountain views with moderate climbs and some fun descents, plus one steep climb to Belfry Mtn
   

4. Moriah Challenge Loop – 30.8 miles
   Test you climbing legs with long climbs and long descents

5. East Shore Ride – 20 miles
   This one hugs the eastern edges of the lake and delivers some gorgeous golden-hour views.

6. Crown Point Cruise – 35 miles
   Ponds, streams and mountain views with moderate climbs and some fun descents and a short dirt road section
   

🛤️ Mixed Surface Routes

Gravel fans, rejoice. These mixed surface rides feature backroads, dirt lanes, and just enough grit to make your tires (and heart) happy:

1. Paradox Gravel Loop – 27 miles
   Road climbing and then a long gravel road to a spectacular view at Boreas Ponds (have to walk the last bit into the pond)
   

2. Eagle Lake Adventure – 32 miles
   A remote ride through the woods and fields to the east of the brewery.
   

3. Schroon East Crossover – 20 miles
   Scenic wooded ride past streams and pond, and past the birthplace of the electrical age.
   

🍺 Ride Back for a Reward

Each of these routes begins and ends right at the brewery, so once you’ve put in the miles, we’ve got the finish line covered — pizza, wings, Adirondack views, and a crisp pint of your choosing. (Might we suggest our Paradox Pilsner or Southern Hemisphere DIPA to kick back with?)

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⚠️ A Quick Note:

These routes are offered for reference only. Riders assume all responsibility for their safety, equipment, and route choices. Paradox Brewery is not liable for any injuries, incidents, or conditions encountered while riding these suggested routes.

📍 Ready to roll?

Stop in, gear up, and go explore. The Adirondacks are calling — and we’re pouring when you get back.

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