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6.2 miles
Distance
990 ft
Climb
-1,183 ft
Descent
1,708 ft
High Point
-195 ft
Altitude change
1,181 ft
Altitude min
1,467 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,156 ft
Distance flat

Abbott Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Danby State Forest
    Newfield Hamlet, New York
  • Ref Number
    OrangeBlazes
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #45166 in Hiking [+]
    • #222430 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York DEC

The Abbott Loop was planned by Cliff and Doris Abbott and built by the Cayuga Trails Club. It is one of the most popular day hikes in our region offering a moderately challenging wilderness loop hike of 8.2 miles. Numerous shorter out and back hikes can also be planned. Starting at the southern crossing of the Abbott Loop and Michigan Hollow Road, cross the creek on the road and pick up the orange blazed Abbott Loop Trail on the right (eastern side) of Michigan Hollow Road, opposite the wide shoulder parking spot. Cross a rocky ravine and begin a steep ascent. The trail reaches Hill Road (south) after 0.9 miles from the start. Turn right on the road. The trail leaves the road on the left and crosses a creek (1.5 miles). The orange blazed trail ends after 2 miles at a junction with the white blazed main FLT. Turn left, cross an old beaver dam on puncheons and start uphill to Hill Road. Cross Hill Road (north) (2.2 miles). Cross a stream on a footbridge and reach Smiley Hill Road. Cross Road and another footbridge. Reach Michigan Hollow Road after 3.6 miles. This trail is NOT closed during hunting season however hunting is permitted in Danby State Forest. Stay on trail and wear blaze orange during hunting seasons.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Abbott Loop

        ▼ Where is Abbott Loop located?
        Abbott Loop is located in Danby State Forest, Newfield Hamlet, New York, United States. It is part of the Danby State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.30313, -76.46942.
        ▼ How hard is Abbott Loop?
        Abbott Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Abbott Loop?
        Abbott Loop has 990 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,181 ft to 1,708 ft.
        ▼ Is Abbott Loop a point to point trail?
        Abbott Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Abbott Loop?
        Abbott Loop is 6.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Abbott Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Abbott Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Abbott Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Abbott Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Abbott Loop?
        Abbott Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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