5.2 miles
Distance
422 ft
Climb
-423 ft
Descent
2,111 ft
High Point

This route is approximately 5 miles and includes a mix of moderately difficult blue trails. The route is best ridden in a clock-wise direction.

Detailed Description
5 Mile - Green/Blue Route, McCauley Mt is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Old Forge New York. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 422 ft with a max elevation of 2,111 ft then descends -423 ft.
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Details

  • Featured
  • Riding area
    McCauley Mountain Ski Area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 5 Mile - Green/Blue Route, McCauley Mt mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    13 min 40 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,808 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,822 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,821 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -25.1%
  • Grade min
    17.1%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

Directions

  1. Walk northeast on Road Trip.
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  4. Continue for 800 meters.
  5. Turn right to stay on Road Trip.
  6. Continue for 500 meters.
  7. Turn right to stay on Road Trip.
  8. Continue for 50 meters.
  9. Turn left to stay on Road Trip.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Turn right onto Pledge Pin Connector.
  12. Continue for 40 meters.
  13. Turn right onto Pledge Pin.
  14. Continue for 600 meters.
  15. Turn right onto Pledge Pin Connector.
  16. Continue for 40 meters.
  17. Turn right onto Road Trip.
  18. Continue for 500 meters.
  19. Keep right to stay on Road Trip.
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  254. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  255. Turn left onto Mac's Back Connector.
  256. Continue for 80 meters.
  257. Bear left onto All is Well.
  258. Continue for 100 meters.
  259. Turn left onto Macs Back Service Trail.
  260. Continue for 30 meters.
  261. Walk northeast on Who's With Me.
  262. Continue for 300 meters.
  263. Turn right onto All is Well.
  264. Continue for 100 meters.
  265. Walk northwest on All is Well.
  266. Continue for 100 meters.
  267. Turn left onto Macs Back Service Trail.
  268. Continue for 40 meters.
  269. Keep left to take Who's With Me.
  270. Continue for 300 meters.
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Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Food Fight Trail Preview
Food Fight Trail Preview
trail: Food Fight
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Food fight is an Intermediate trail on the Mac's back side of McCauley, next to Toga Party. Video created by @bhuck12 and @Jackson900 for the town...
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Road Trip
Nov 13, 2023 @ 1:31am
Nov 13, 2023
Freeze thaw was prevalent. But the mud was frozen for the most part. So decent riding just some slick spots.
Who's With Me
Sep 23, 2023 @ 7:34am
Sep 23, 2023
Food Fight
Sep 23, 2023 @ 7:34am
Sep 23, 2023
Pledge Pin
May 21, 2023 @ 1:17pm
May 21, 2023
Pledge Pin Connector
May 1, 2022 @ 6:57pm
May 1, 2022
early season conditions. sticks and leaves are on the trail
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