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1,339 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
656 ft
Altitude min
732 ft
Altitude max
721 ft
Altitude start
656 ft
Altitude end
-4.837%
Grade
-20.85%
Grade max
15.667%
Grade min
290 ft
Distance climb
924 ft
Distance down
126 ft
Distance flat
00:04:50
Avg time

By Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Downerville State Forest
    Russell, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73152 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #365249 in Trail Running
    • #355120 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,080 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,588 in Trail Running
    • #7,249 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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By Pass is a 1,339 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Russell New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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By Pass Trail Reports

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Jun 23, 2025 @ 7:21am
Jun 23, 2025
Apr 12, 2020 @ 9:11am
Apr 12, 2020
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Jun 25, 2017 @ 7:30am
Jun 25, 2017
reporter Cleaned low hanging limbs and added two small jumps
May 17, 2017 @ 9:21am
May 17, 2017
reporter A mud hole was cleaned up with drainage in place. Happy riding.
Apr 19, 2017 @ 9:48am
Apr 19, 2017
reporter Leaf blown ready to ride
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 895 ft • 8 • Out & Back •
      Haven't done this ride for a couple of years. It is good way to experience the Downerville Trail System....
      3 miles • 364 ft • 8 • Out & Back •
      This is a sampling of Downerville that provides some gut wrenching climbing, cross country and some nice...
      6 miles • 788 ft • 11 • Loop •
      This Ride Loop has lots of different terrain. ByPass, up Aunt Mary's, Nicky's counterclockwise. Then take...
      3.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is By Pass located?
      By Pass is located in Downerville State Forest, Russell, New York, United States. It is part of the Downerville State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.42811, -75.10151.
      ▼ How hard is By Pass?
      By Pass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.837%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for By Pass?
      By Pass has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 656 ft to 732 ft.
      ▼ Is By Pass a point to point trail?
      By Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is By Pass?
      By Pass is 1,339 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on By Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on By Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride By Pass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride By Pass are:
      • April (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access By Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to By Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride By Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride By Pass. The trail is 1,339 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is By Pass?
      By Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 83 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 88 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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