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856 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:05:06
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
207 ft
Altitude min
221 ft
Altitude max
221 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
207 ft
Distance climb
423 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:05:06
Avg time

Cliff Section 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Colonie Town Park
    Colonie, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108565 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119191 in Trail Running
    • #223459 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2025

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Cliff Section 1 is a 856 ft moderately popular blue difficulty doubletrack trail located near Colonie New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 12 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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        Directions to cliff-section-1 trailhead (42.801540, -73.746820)
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        Chad droppin a cliff in Paradise
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        0:10 | 1803 | Oct 27, 2010 , Colonie
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        0:35 | 308 | Sep 21, 2011 , Colonie

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cliff Section 1

        ▼ Where is Cliff Section 1 located?
        Cliff Section 1 is located in Colonie Town Park, Colonie, New York, United States. It is part of the Colonie Town Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.80154, -73.74682.
        ▼ How hard is Cliff Section 1?
        Cliff Section 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cliff Section 1?
        Cliff Section 1 has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 207 ft to 221 ft.
        ▼ Is Cliff Section 1 a point to point trail?
        Cliff Section 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cliff Section 1?
        Cliff Section 1 is 856 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cliff Section 1?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cliff Section 1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Cliff Section 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cliff Section 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cliff Section 1?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Cliff Section 1. The trail is 856 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cliff Section 1?
        Cliff Section 1 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,642 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,881 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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