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      Daniels Road State Forest is an old-school trail system with the majority of the trails being over 20 years old. As such, most of the trails were built with the rake and ride method and are rough, rocky and rooty. While lacking in total elevation change, Daniels Road is packed with climbs, mostly short, punchy and difficult. Trails like Backstretch and the always popular Bee showcase the incredible riding that Daniels Road has to offer. If you enjoy challenging riding that'll push your skills, Daniels Road is one of the best places to do so in upstate NY. If you want smooth flow you will need to go elsewhere.
      Daniels Road has a small parking area at the intersection of Clinton and Daniels Road, as well as a newer, dedicated parking lot that has helped with the parking congestion.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: State Forest
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      Region Details
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      • 16
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 16, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      42
      Trails Mountain Bike
      47
      Trails E-Bike
      38
      Trails Hike
      47
      Trails Trail Running
      47
      Total Distance
      30 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      10 miles
      Total Descent
      3,283 ft
      Total Vertical
      341 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      681 ft
      Reports
      1,749
      Photos
      345
      Ridden Counter
      13,840

      Photos of Daniels Road State Forest Mountain Bike

      0 |
      May 28, 2025 @ 9:21am
      May 28, 2025
      23 |
      Nov 3, 2024 @ 12:29pm
      Nov 3, 2024
      trail: Putnam Dam
      19 |
      Nov 3, 2024 @ 12:26pm
      Nov 3, 2024
      trail: Putnam Dam
      23 |
      Nov 3, 2024 @ 12:26pm
      Nov 3, 2024
      trail: Dam Peninsula
      5 |
      Nov 3, 2024 @ 12:24pm
      Nov 3, 2024
      trail: Hornet
      23 |
      Sep 25, 2024 @ 4:17pm
      Sep 25, 2024
      15 |
      Sep 25, 2024 @ 4:16pm
      Sep 25, 2024
      trail: Here To There
      21 |
      Sep 18, 2024 @ 4:40pm
      Sep 18, 2024

      Videos of Daniels Road State Forest Mountain Bike

      0:27 | | Sep 7, 2024
      youtuber Resurrection Slab @ Daniels Rd

      2:39 | 657 | Nov 26, 2020
      Ride Out To Upper Canyon Loop | Daniel's...
      23:38 | 1188 | Jun 21, 2020 , Saratoga Springs
      youtuber Twizzler & Dam Extension two of my Daniels...
      7:06 | 760 | May 18, 2020 , Saratoga Springs
      youtuber Daniels RD Saratoga Springs - 2 Days of Daniels

      27:02 | 698 | May 23, 2018
      youtuber Fun at Daniels RD

      9:50 | 443 | May 23, 2018
      youtuber First Spring Ride @ Daniels

      8:44 | 422 | May 23, 2018
      youtuber Daniels Rd - Ridge Line Trail Check
      trail: Ridge Line
      14:21 | 916 | May 23, 2018 , Saratoga Springs

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      Jun 12, 2025 @ 12:57pm
      Jun 12, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      skiphreaknjtrailChutesthis is a FUN trail of slabs and rollers!
      Sep 17, 2024 @ 7:18am
      Sep 17, 2024
      JmountainbiketrailDam PeninsulaAwesome trail. The most technical at Daniels Road.
      Aug 31, 2024 @ 5:10pm
      Aug 31, 2024
      BillGSDtrailNose DiveLeaf blown today 4/27
      Apr 27, 2024 @ 5:38pm
      Apr 27, 2024
      LeoparrareportBeeHfg
      Aug 6, 2022 @ 1:40pm
      Aug 6, 2022
      Kunkle686trailStonewall: The PrequelThis trail is a blue trail. Not black
      Jun 4, 2021 @ 11:32am
      Jun 4, 2021

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4430 miles3,284 ft10 miles341 ft
      #673#3573451,794712,312
      E-Bike3829 miles3,159 ft9 miles341 ft
      1,3381150
      Hike4730 miles3,284 ft10 miles341 ft
      #468#2921,7931193
      Trail Running4730 miles3,284 ft10 miles341 ft
      #471#2891,7931179
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