more stats
3,061 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
00:06:16
Avg time
-82 ft
Altitude change
483 ft
Altitude min
565 ft
Altitude max
565 ft
Altitude start
482 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
758 ft
Distance climb
1,411 ft
Distance down
892 ft
Distance flat
00:06:16
Avg time

Dam Extension Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daniels Road State Forest
    Saratoga Springs, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65357 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121763 in E-Biking
    • #98103 in Trail Running
    • #298682 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #962 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #462 in E-Biking
    • #1,823 in Trail Running
    • #6,157 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Dam Extension has some really great sections of riding. There is a large steep roller as an alt line to the rooty off camber section. The trail rides best headed out in the direction of the parking lot, start on Twizzler and then link into Dam Extension.

Tags
Rock slabsRooty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 142 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 870 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
Status:
on Apr 4, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dam-extension trailhead (43.119110, -73.799860)

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      Videos

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      youtuber Twizzler & Dam Extension two of my Daniels...
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      7:06 | 865 | May 18, 2020 , Saratoga Springs
      youtuber Dam Extension Trail Check at Daniels Rd Saratoga
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      7:26 | 834 | May 23, 2018 , Saratoga Springs

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.7 • 10 miles • 937 ft • 18 • Loop •
      Mighty SMBA 10 Mile Challenge. This route starts from Sniffer, Artisanal lot.
      ★ 2.4 • 21 miles • 1,927 ft • 27 •
      Mighty SMBA Challenge 2025 Route
      ★ 2.4 • 21 miles • 1,911 ft • 27 • Loop •
      Full tour of Daniels Rd./SMBA with a focus on single track with minimal backtracking
      4.0 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
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      1 ★ 25%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dam Extension located?
      Dam Extension is located in Daniels Road State Forest, Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. It is part of the Daniels Road State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.11911, -73.79986.
      ▼ How hard is Dam Extension?
      Dam Extension is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dam Extension?
      Dam Extension has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 483 ft to 565 ft.
      ▼ Is Dam Extension a point to point trail?
      Dam Extension is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dam Extension?
      Dam Extension is 3,061 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dam Extension?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dam Extension. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dam Extension? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dam Extension are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dam Extension?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Dam Extension. The trail is 3,061 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dam Extension?
      Dam Extension is a very popular trail. There have been 2,873 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,816 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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