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5.4 miles
Distance
507 ft
Climb
-505 ft
Descent
568 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
373 ft
Altitude min
374 ft
Altitude start
377 ft
Altitude end
-37.2%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,465 ft
Distance flat
Good Intro for first time riders to Daniels. This loop provides a good sampling of what Daniels has to offer. It also provides lots of options for more or less and easy to bail from.
Detailed Description
Intro Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular expert route located near Saratoga Springs New York. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 36 trails. This route climbs 507 ft with a max elevation of 568 ft then descends -505 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Sep 12, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Avg time1 hr 39 min
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Altitude min373 ft
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Altitude start374 ft
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Altitude end377 ft
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Climb507 ft
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Descent-505 ft
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Grade max-37.2%
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Grade min24.1%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat4,465 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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![Twizzler & Dam Extension two of my Daniels...]()
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Twizzler & Dam Extension two of my Daniels rd Favs
trail: Dam Extension
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May 18, 2020
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Daniels Rd - Ridge Line Trail Check
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May 23, 2018
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