2.9 miles
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-262 ft
Descent
1,745 ft
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
1,656 ft
Altitude min
1,685 ft
Altitude start
1,677 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,484 ft
Distance flat

This is an introductory loop to the trails at Dewey. This loop follows the flattest and least technical trails on the mountain, which include Backgammon, Boulder Dash, Monopoly, and Twister.

This route is suitable for children and beginners so long as they are comfortable with narrow singletrack trails. It starts out on a wider ski trail, which can give riders the opportunity to get comfortable before hitting the singletrack.

Detailed Description
Beginner's Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular easy route located near Saranac Lake New York. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 253 ft with a max elevation of 1,745 ft then descends -262 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 7 trails (newest: May 27, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    19 min 42 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,656 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,685 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,677 ft
  • Climb
    253 ft
  • Descent
    -262 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -16.2%
  • Grade min
    13%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    3,484 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Dewey Mountain
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
    1

Directions

  1. Walk east on Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  2. Continue for 30 meters.
  3. Bear left onto Backgammon.
  4. Continue for 100 meters.
  5. Bear right onto Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  6. Continue for 10 meters.
  7. Bear left onto Backgammon.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Bear left onto Boulder Dash.
  10. Continue for 300 meters.
  11. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
  13. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  14. Continue for 10 meters.
  15. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  16. Continue for 10 meters.
  17. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  18. Continue for 10 meters.
  19. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  20. Continue for 10 meters.
  21. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  22. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  23. Keep right to stay on Boulder Dash.
  24. Continue for 10 meters.
  25. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  26. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  27. Turn left to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  31. Turn right to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  35. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  37. Bear left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  38. Continue for 20 meters.
  39. Bear right to stay on Boulder Dash.
  40. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  41. Keep right to stay on Boulder Dash.
  42. Continue for 10 meters.
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  44. Continue for 10 meters.
  45. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  50. Continue for 20 meters.
  51. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  55. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  56. Continue for 20 meters.
  57. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  58. Continue for 30 meters.
  59. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  60. Continue for less than 10 meters.
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  65. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  68. Continue for 20 meters.
  69. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  70. Continue for 10 meters.
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  77. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  80. Continue for 10 meters.
  81. Keep right to stay on Boulder Dash.
  82. Continue for 30 meters.
  83. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  84. Continue for 10 meters.
  85. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  86. Continue for 10 meters.
  87. Turn left to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  89. Turn right to stay on Boulder Dash.
  90. Continue for less than 10 meters.
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  99. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  115. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  116. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  117. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  118. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  119. Make a sharp right onto Monopoly.
  120. Continue for 500 meters.
  121. Turn right onto Boulder Dash.
  122. Continue for 80 meters.
  123. Make a right U-turn to stay on Boulder Dash.
  124. Continue for 80 meters.
  125. Turn right to stay on Boulder Dash.
  126. Continue for less than 10 meters.
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  151. Turn left to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  154. Continue for 20 meters.
  155. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  156. Continue for 10 meters.
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  158. Continue for 10 meters.
  159. Make a sharp left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  160. Continue for less than 10 meters.
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  164. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  165. Bear right to stay on Boulder Dash.
  166. Continue for 20 meters.
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  174. Continue for 20 meters.
  175. Keep right to stay on Boulder Dash.
  176. Continue for 10 meters.
  177. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  178. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  179. Turn left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  180. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  181. Make a sharp right onto Connect Four.
  182. Continue for 50 meters.
  183. Bear left onto Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  184. Continue for 200 meters.
  185. Keep left to take Boulder Dash.
  186. Continue for 20 meters.
  187. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  188. Continue for 10 meters.
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  230. Continue for 20 meters.
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  232. Continue for 30 meters.
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  256. Continue for 30 meters.
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  261. Turn left to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  270. Continue for 20 meters.
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  291. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  293. Bear right to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  295. Turn right to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  297. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  298. Continue for 10 meters.
  299. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  300. Continue for 20 meters.
  301. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  305. Keep left to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  308. Continue for 20 meters.
  309. Turn left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  310. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  311. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  315. Turn right to stay on Boulder Dash.
  316. Continue for 10 meters.
  317. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  318. Continue for 10 meters.
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  320. Continue for 20 meters.
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  322. Continue for less than 10 meters.
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  331. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
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  345. Keep straight to stay on Boulder Dash.
  346. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  347. Turn left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  348. Continue for 80 meters.
  349. Turn left to stay on Boulder Dash.
  350. Continue for 200 meters.
  351. Turn left onto Cookie Monster ski trail corridor.
  352. Continue for 10 meters.
  353. Keep right to take Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  354. Continue for 20 meters.
  355. Keep left to stay on Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  356. Continue for 10 meters.
  357. Keep straight to stay on Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  358. Continue for 20 meters.
  359. Keep right to stay on Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  360. Continue for 30 meters.
  361. Keep right to stay on Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  362. Continue for 10 meters.
  363. Turn left onto Boulder Dash.
  364. Continue for 60 meters.
  365. Turn right onto Backgammon.
  366. Continue for 200 meters.
  367. Bear left onto Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  368. Continue for 10 meters.
  369. Bear right onto Backgammon.
  370. Continue for 100 meters.
  371. Bear right onto Natski/Peanuts ski trail corridor.
  372. Continue for 30 meters.
  373. Make a left U-turn onto Backgammon.
  374. Continue for 100 meters.
  375. Bear right onto Thanks Coach/Timinator ski trail corridor.
  376. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  377. Turn right onto Twister.
  378. Continue for 500 meters.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Twister
    May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York)
    May 27, 2026
    		Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden right now. reporter
    Monopoly
    May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York)
    May 27, 2026
    		Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden right now. reporter
    Connect Four
    May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York)
    May 27, 2026
    		Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden right now. reporter
    Boulder Dash
    May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York)
    May 27, 2026
    		Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden right now. reporter
    Backgammon
    May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York)
    May 27, 2026
    		Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden right now. reporter
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