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2,014 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
403 ft
Altitude min
412 ft
Altitude max
404 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance down
1,631 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
Avg time

Channel 9 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Schenectady Central Park
    Schenectady, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52697 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66648 in Trail Running
    • #98678 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

By now, you should be nicely warmed up and ready to enjoy this faster and more open section. Less switchbacks than The Mondays and your extra speed means you can get a little loose through some of the twisty bits. Take it easy on the bridge though - it's a bit skinny and you don't want to jack up your tire sidewall slipping off at speed

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 167 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 823 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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on Sep 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Schenectady Central Park Full Loop 2020
      ★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 216 ft • 20 • Loop •
      Once here in person, look for the white trail markers on the left just past the entrance gate. Follow...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Channel 9 located?
      Channel 9 is located in Schenectady Central Park, Schenectady, New York, United States. It is part of the Schenectady Central Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.79659, -73.90199.
      ▼ How hard is Channel 9?
      Channel 9 is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Channel 9?
      Channel 9 has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 403 ft to 412 ft.
      ▼ Is Channel 9 a point to point trail?
      Channel 9 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Channel 9?
      Channel 9 is 2,014 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Channel 9?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Channel 9. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Channel 9?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Channel 9 are:
      • June (69 activities)
      • October (62 activities)
      • July (54 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Channel 9? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Channel 9 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Channel 9?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Channel 9. The trail is 2,014 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Channel 9?
      Channel 9 is a very popular trail. There have been 3,760 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,402 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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