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3,727 ft
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-128 ft
Descent
00:09:27
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
310 ft
Altitude min
393 ft
Altitude max
324 ft
Altitude start
310 ft
Altitude end
-0.361%
Grade
-18.288%
Grade max
20.969%
Grade min
1,492 ft
Distance climb
1,767 ft
Distance down
468 ft
Distance flat
00:09:27
Avg time

Basin Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Luther Forest
    Malta, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118016 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #347595 in Trail Running
    • #335831 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,724 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,102 in Trail Running
    • #6,931 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Parts of this trail have been closed due to land owner issues. Please respect the closer and do not ride on private land. The trail needs to be rerouted.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Jul 20, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Basin Loop located?
      Basin Loop is located in Luther Forest, Malta, New York, United States. It is part of the Luther Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.96224, -73.77505.
      ▼ How hard is Basin Loop?
      Basin Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.361%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Basin Loop?
      Basin Loop has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 310 ft to 393 ft.
      ▼ Is Basin Loop a point to point trail?
      Basin Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Basin Loop?
      Basin Loop is 3,727 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Basin Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Basin Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Basin Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Basin Loop are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Basin Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Basin Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Basin Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Basin Loop. The trail is 3,727 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Basin Loop?
      Basin Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 627 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 660 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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