5.0 miles
Distance
815 ft
Climb
-814 ft
Descent
704 ft
High Point

Nice loop for trail running. A couple of hills at the start, but after these, it is pretty gentle.

Detailed Description
Southern Gut Loop is a 5 mile less popular intermediate route located near Pleasant Valley New York. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 815 ft with a max elevation of 704 ft then descends -814 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Southern Gut Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 42 min
  • Altitude min
    376 ft
  • Altitude start
    376 ft
  • Altitude end
    377 ft
  • Grade max
    -57%
  • Grade min
    44.1%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,983 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Border Trail
Jun 11, 2024 @ 8:19am
Jun 11, 2024
The tree down in the prior report has been cleared, but there's another tree down about halfway up the clockwise climb. Needs a saw or ramping. Also, parts of the climb have some thorns and other overgrowth.
Outer Gut
Jun 11, 2024 @ 8:19am
Jun 11, 2024
Mud and standing water in the lower sections by the wetlands. Everything else is great.
Jeep trail
May 25, 2024 @ 8:41am
May 25, 2024
Cop
Apr 14, 2021 @ 5:56pm
Apr 14, 2021
A couple of streams, but mostly dry.
Fisher - Double Track section
Jun 1, 2020 @ 6:26am
Jun 1, 2020
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  • By phorst & contributors
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