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2,671 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:05:14
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
1,242 ft
Altitude min
1,258 ft
Altitude max
1,242 ft
Altitude start
1,247 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
1,096 ft
Distance climb
758 ft
Distance down
817 ft
Distance flat
00:05:14
Avg time

Beginner 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thacher State Park
    Voorheesville, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #143810 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #302533 in Trail Running
    • #100152 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
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easy starter trail near the jumps

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Beginner 2

        Where is Beginner 2 located?
        Beginner 2 is located in Thacher State Park, Voorheesville, New York, United States. It is part of the Thacher State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.6671, -74.02384.
        How hard is Beginner 2?
        Beginner 2 is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Beginner 2?
        Beginner 2 has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,242 ft to 1,258 ft.
        How long is Beginner 2?
        Beginner 2 is 2,671 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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