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1.2 miles
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-322 ft
Descent
00:09:07
Avg time
-304 ft
Altitude change
1,245 ft
Altitude min
1,550 ft
Altitude max
1,550 ft
Altitude start
1,247 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-18.1%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
587 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:09:07
Avg time

B4 IMBA Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shindagin Hollow State Forest
    Ithaca, New York
  • Ref Number
    B4
  • AKA
    B4
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90481 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #258159 in Trail Running
    • #252620 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    New York DEC

The IMBA trail. Best ridden downhill, but also works as a climbing trail. Trail built with the IMBA trail care crew in 2006. Mix of flowy trail towards the top and then descending into rocky trail armoring and lots of roots. Can be muddy when wet. You can bypass the middle part of this trail by taking Green 1 as a fun alternate (especially downhill).

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 76 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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B4 IMBA Trail Reports

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May 16, 2023 @ 8:46am
May 16, 2023
 great spring conditions (mid-may). dry and clear for most trails
Sep 10, 2020 @ 7:50pm
Sep 10, 2020
 Big Beech down
Sep 10, 2020 @ 3:48pm
Sep 10, 2020
 Tree down
Aug 7, 2017 @ 7:16pm
Aug 7, 2017
 Couple small mud holes
Jun 5, 2017 @ 10:22am
Jun 5, 2017
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on May 16, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4.2 ★★★★★
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      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 20%
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      1 Review & Comments

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      Thanks to the consistent grade, this trail offers decent, chunky flow in spite of being quite rugged, largely unmanicured, raw wilderness trail surface. Some tight squeezes between trees. This trail does not drain/dry as well as other trails here.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is B4 IMBA located?
      B4 IMBA is located in Shindagin Hollow State Forest, Ithaca, New York, United States. It is part of the Shindagin Hollow State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.32317, -76.3427.
      ▼ How hard is B4 IMBA?
      B4 IMBA is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for B4 IMBA?
      B4 IMBA has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 322 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,245 ft to 1,550 ft.
      ▼ Is B4 IMBA a point to point trail?
      B4 IMBA is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is B4 IMBA?
      B4 IMBA is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on B4 IMBA?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on B4 IMBA. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride B4 IMBA?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride B4 IMBA are:
      • August (10 activities)
      • July (7 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access B4 IMBA? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to B4 IMBA are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride B4 IMBA?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride B4 IMBA. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is B4 IMBA?
      B4 IMBA is a very popular trail. There have been 497 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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