more stats
1,276 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
00:02:10
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
99 ft
Altitude min
110 ft
Altitude max
99 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
407 ft
Distance climb
131 ft
Distance down
715 ft
Distance flat
00:02:10
Avg time

Big Birch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rocky Point Conservation Area
    Rocky Point, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135839 in Trail Running
    • #118898 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #877 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,396 in Trail Running
    • #2,706 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    NY DEC

Climbs a few moguls then past a big birch tree

Disclaimer

Use trails at your own risk. Hidden hazards may exist.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 813 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Big Birch Trail Reports

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Nov 1, 2026 @ 7:05am (America/New_York)
2 days
 reporter Closed for hunting season until April 1
Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/New_York)
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 15, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/New_York)
Jun 15, 2026
 Tree down just after the Pine Loop crossing. Can just be a simple log-over, only mention it because you only see it at the very last second...
May 3, 2026 @ 5:43pm (America/New_York)
May 3, 2026
 Large branch suspended over the entrance to big birch Trail looks like a serious hazard when it falls
Mar 31, 2026 @ 9:31pm (America/New_York)
Mar 31, 2026
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on Nov 1, 2026
Avg: 4.07 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      88
      Rocky Point Complete Featured
      ★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 648 ft • 22 • Loop •
      This route includes all trails at Rocky Point Conservation Area.
      71
      RP50 Race 17 Mile Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 517 ft • 16 • Loop • Race •
      This route is a 17-mile loop used by the RP50 race. The full 50 mile race will use loop the route three...
      4.2 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Nearby Trails

      Rocky Point Conservation Area

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Birch located?
      Big Birch is located in Rocky Point Conservation Area, Rocky Point, New York, United States. It is part of the Rocky Point Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.92971, -72.91238.
      ▼ How hard is Big Birch?
      Big Birch is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Birch?
      Big Birch has 8 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 99 ft to 110 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Birch a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Birch is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Birch?
      Big Birch is 1,276 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Birch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Birch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Birch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Birch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Birch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Big Birch. The trail is 1,276 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Birch?
      Big Birch is a very popular trail. There have been 2,801 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,796 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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