Royal Mountain MX

Royal Mountain MX in Caroga Lake is a unique seasonal motocross venue, the summer operation at Royal Mountain Ski Area in the southern Adirondacks. The ski-mountain-as-motocross-venue operational identity is what makes the property genuinely distinct in the entire eastern U.S. motocross facility inventory. There are exactly a handful of properties anywhere in the country that run motocross on actual ski-hill terrain. The natural ski-hill terrain delivers a riding experience most flat-land motocross riders never get to access. Real Adirondack elevation, hundreds of feet of vertical drop across the layout, scenic mountain views, plus numerous doubles, triples, and tabletops layered into the natural terrain. The lap profile is genuinely unmatched by built-up flat-state regional facilities, no amount of imported jumps and earthwork can replicate actual mountain topography. The Wednesday Night Supercross runs under lights, which is the operational identity that distinguishes the property from typical seasonal-only operations. The midweek night programming gives the property a regular operating cadence beyond just weekend events. The annual Hill Climb is the property's signature event identity, a fan favorite on the calendar that takes full operational advantage of the ski-mountain terrain in a way no flat-track facility could attempt. AMA District 3 and CNYMRA sanctioned operations cover the championship-grade race-day infrastructure piece. Riders chasing AMA District 3 and CNYMRA series points have a sanctioned home venue with predictable race programming. Summer-only operation is the structural reality of the dual-purpose ski/motocross property model. The winter ski operation runs December through March; the motocross operation runs through the warm months when the slopes are clear. For local riders in Fulton County and the broader southern Adirondacks region, Royal Mountain is the unique destination venue. Riders in Caroga Lake, Gloversville, Johnstown, Northville, Mayfield, and the broader Route 10 / Route 30 corridor have everyday access during the operating season. Albany metro riders make the trip north for the ski-mountain terrain experience. Utica and broader Mohawk Valley riders run east for the District 3 racing programming. royalmountain.com for the schedule.