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595 ft
Distance
-60 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
720 ft
Altitude min
781 ft
Altitude max
781 ft
Altitude start
720 ft
Altitude end
-10.09%
Grade
-15.267%
Grade max
-3.527%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance down
18 ft
Distance flat
00:02:04
Avg time

Big DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bird Sanctuary
    Syracuse, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #233398 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #358057 in Trail Running
    • #120502 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,962 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,419 in Trail Running
    • #2,749 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Big DH is a 595 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Syracuse New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      0:09 | 898 | Jul 13, 2015 , Syracuse

      Routes with this trail

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      Syracuse Mega Mtb
      50 miles • 3,834 ft • 38 •
      Duguid, Green Lakes, Skytop, Bird Sanctuary, Split Rock

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      BADangler
      This is my favorite downhill section here.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big DH located?
      Big DH is located in Bird Sanctuary, Syracuse, New York, United States. It is part of the Bird Sanctuary trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.99036, -76.16276.
      ▼ How hard is Big DH?
      Big DH is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.09%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big DH?
      The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 720 ft to 781 ft.
      ▼ Is Big DH a point to point trail?
      Big DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big DH?
      Big DH is 595 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big DH?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big DH are:
      • July (8 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Big DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Big DH. The trail is 595 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big DH?
      Big DH is a moderately popular trail. There have been 171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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