more stats
856 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:02:54
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
00:02:54
Avg time

Cliff Section 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Colonie Town Park
    Colonie, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #118216 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148459 in Trail Running
    • #332097 in Hiking
    • #47436 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,728 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,596 in Trail Running
    • #6,801 in Hiking
    • #2,614 in Gravel Biking
  • 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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AI Generated Description

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 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 604 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Cliff Section 1 Trail Reports

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on Oct 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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

      ▼ 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 3 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 1,667 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,920 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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