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4,213 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:12:11
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
1,564 ft
Altitude min
1,636 ft
Altitude max
1,636 ft
Altitude start
1,565 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
830 ft
Distance climb
2,152 ft
Distance down
1,204 ft
Distance flat
00:12:11
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Ballyhoo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fowler's Crossing - Saranac Lakes Wild Forest
    Saranac Lake, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #22106 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

New intermediate singletrack constructed in 2023.

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  • 3 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 98 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/New_York)
Jul 6, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:14pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Too wet and fragile for ridin -- Fowler's Crossing is usually the first major trail network in Saranac Lake to firm up in the springtime, but it's...
Apr 28, 2025 @ 6:07am
Apr 28, 2025
 Trails are hot-to-go. Please be mindful of spring conditions and turn around if you are leaving ruts.
Apr 17, 2025 @ 5:10pm
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...
Apr 3, 2025 @ 4:51pm
Apr 3, 2025
 Trails are wet, muddy, and still covered with snow and ice in many places. Please stay off them until they dry to avoid causing damage so we can...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ballyhoo

        ▼ Where is Ballyhoo located?
        Ballyhoo is located in Fowler's Crossing - Saranac Lakes Wild Forest, Saranac Lake, New York, United States. It is part of the Fowler's Crossing - Saranac Lakes Wild Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.30391, -74.11706.
        ▼ How hard is Ballyhoo?
        Ballyhoo is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ballyhoo?
        Ballyhoo has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,564 ft to 1,636 ft.
        ▼ How long is Ballyhoo?
        Ballyhoo is 4,213 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ballyhoo?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ballyhoo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Ballyhoo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ballyhoo are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ballyhoo?
        The estimated time to ride Ballyhoo is approximately 12 minutes. The trail is 4,213 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Ballyhoo?
        Ballyhoo is a very popular trail. There have been 243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 337 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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