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.
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 39 min
  • Altitude min
    373 ft
  • Altitude start
    374 ft
  • Altitude end
    377 ft
  • Climb
    507 ft
  • Descent
    -505 ft
  • Grade max
    -37.2%
  • Grade min
    24.1%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,465 ft

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    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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