4.6 miles
Distance
336 ft
Climb
-336 ft
Descent
1,998 ft
High Point
1,772 ft
Altitude min
1,811 ft
Altitude start
1,811 ft
Altitude end
-35.2%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Moderate route suggested for intermediate / advanced level riders who are comfortable on moderately technical single track trails with roots, rocks, narrow bridges, and flow trails with berms, jumps / ramps.

Detailed Description
Maple Ridge - Intermediate / Advanced Loop 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 16 trails. This route climbs 336 ft with a max elevation of 1,998 ft then descends -336 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 15 min
  • Altitude min
    1,772 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,811 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,811 ft
  • Climb
    336 ft
  • Descent
    -336 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.2%
  • Grade min
    15.7%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Featured
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk north on McCauley Connector.
  2. Continue for 90 meters.
  3. Bear left onto Skill Park - Blue Line.
  4. Continue for 30 meters.
  5. Turn left to stay on Skill Park - Blue Line.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Turn right onto Reggie Loop.
  8. Continue for 10 meters.
  9. Turn left to stay on Reggie Loop.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Bear left onto Vonn.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
  13. Bear right onto Kashiwa.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Keep left to take Kress - East.
  16. Continue for 70 meters.
  17. Keep left to stay on Kress - East.
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Turn right onto Kress - West.
  20. Continue for 300 meters.
  21. Turn left onto Kashiwa.
  22. Continue for 80 meters.
  23. Keep right to stay on Kashiwa.
  24. Continue for 10 meters.
  25. Keep straight to stay on Kashiwa.
  26. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  27. Keep straight to stay on Kashiwa.
  28. Continue for 20 meters.
  29. Bear right onto Nat's Trail.
  30. Continue for 20 meters.
  31. Turn left onto Nat's Inner Trail.
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Turn left onto Nat's Trail.
  34. Continue for 90 meters.
  35. Turn left onto Vonn.
  36. Continue for 80 meters.
  37. Turn right onto Stripp.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Make a sharp left onto Kashiwa.
  40. Continue for 200 meters.
  41. Turn left to stay on Kashiwa.
  42. Continue for 200 meters.
  43. Turn right onto Vonn.
  44. Continue for 100 meters.
  45. Keep left to take Lower Blvd.
  46. Continue for 100 meters.
  47. Make a sharp right onto Gnarasaurus.
  48. Continue for 200 meters.
  49. Turn left to stay on Gnarasaurus.
  50. Continue for 70 meters.
  51. Turn right to stay on Gnarasaurus.
  52. Continue for 200 meters.
  53. Turn right onto Split Rock.
  54. Continue for 100 meters.
  55. Turn right to stay on Split Rock.
  56. Continue for 300 meters.
  57. Turn right onto Gnarasaurus.
  58. Continue for 100 meters.
  59. Turn right onto Upper Blvd.
  60. Continue for 200 meters.
  61. Walk northeast on Coydog (Upper).
  62. Continue for 60 meters.
  63. Turn left to stay on Coydog (Upper).
  64. Continue for 200 meters.
  65. Keep right to stay on Coydog (Upper).
  66. Continue for 20 meters.
  67. Turn right onto Ridge Climbing Trail.
  68. Continue for 200 meters.
  69. Bear right to stay on Ridge Climbing Trail.
  70. Continue for 200 meters.
  71. Turn right onto Dirt Safari.
  72. Continue for 40 meters.
Avg: 2 (1 votes)
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