more stats
440 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
1,712 ft
High Point
20 ft
Altitude change
1,692 ft
Altitude min
1,692 ft
Altitude start
1,713 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
0.6%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
335 ft
Distance climb
23 ft
Distance flat

Backgammon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dewey Mountain
    Saranac Lake, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11278 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81323 in Trail Running
    • #16193 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Backgammon is a 440 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Saranac Lake New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 66 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Backgammon Trail Reports

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Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:36am (America/New_York)
Jul 7, 2026
 reporter The trails are finally drying out. Please walk wet areas to avoid creating ruts. Thanks!
May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York)
May 27, 2026
 reporter Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden right now.
Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Too wet & fragile for ridin -- expect Dewey to start firming up at the end of May/early June. Will update if it's sooner than that.
Jun 6, 2025 @ 5:11am
Jun 6, 2025
 reporter Wet conditions still abound and may rear their head after a bit of rain. Please turn back if you're leaving ruts.
Apr 17, 2025 @ 5:11pm
Apr 17, 2025
 Hol' up, these trails ain't ready for yas. The trails are still in the freeze-thaw cycle and are muddy at best. Please stay off them for the next...
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on Jul 7, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

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      Summit and a half
      ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 688 ft • 22 • Loop •
      This is a challenging route which summits Dewey and then climbs partway back up to descend the switchbacks...
      22
      Intermediate Romp
      3 miles • 323 ft • 12 • Loop •
      This route sticks to the lower third of Dewey mountain. It's beginner/intermediate with some optional...
      17
      Beginner's Loop
      ★ 2.0 • 3 miles • 253 ft • 13 • Loop •
      This is an introductory loop to the trails at Dewey. This loop follows the flattest and least technical...
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backgammon located?
      Backgammon is located in Dewey Mountain, Saranac Lake, New York, United States. It is part of the Dewey Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.31804, -74.1489.
      ▼ How hard is Backgammon?
      Backgammon is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backgammon?
      Backgammon has 19 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,692 ft to 1,712 ft.
      ▼ Is Backgammon a point to point trail?
      Backgammon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backgammon?
      Backgammon is 440 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backgammon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backgammon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backgammon?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backgammon are:
      • August (17 activities)
      • July (13 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Backgammon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backgammon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Backgammon?
      Backgammon is a very popular trail. There have been 233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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