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3,084 ft
Distance
119 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
646 ft
High Point
111 ft
Altitude change
534 ft
Altitude min
535 ft
Altitude start
646 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
2,090 ft
Distance climb
548 ft
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat

Dark Amber Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    BACKWOODS
    Fairport, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #222388 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #326044 in Trail Running
    • #60244 in Hiking
    • #12530 in Snowshoeing
    • #7640 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Kettle Ridge Farm

From the parking lot, the trailhead is East through the back yard of the house. From the trailhead the trail will climb up through a wooded hillside. The hill is moderately steep and has many switchbacks that weave their way through sap lines and sugar maples. At the top of the switchback area you'll cross a doubletrack trail that goes direct to the parking area. Crossing the doubletrack, the singletrack trail continues to the south end of the property with a mild climb through a mature forest with high canopy.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 97 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Dark Amber Trail Reports

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Jul 18, 2025 @ 7:46am
Jul 18, 2025
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail just before left turn to creek crossing. Will try to remove this on 7/19
Jun 24, 2025 @ 4:50pm
Jun 24, 2025
 1 small tree down across trails. It’s hoppable. I’ll get rid of that one this weekend 6/28.
May 5, 2025 @ 4:44pm
May 5, 2025
 Couple spots up top pretty wet and the spot where it crosses Orange Crescent Trail - just get off and walk it 30 yds.
Apr 15, 2025 @ 7:09am
Apr 15, 2025
 Couple of wet spots up on high area. Honey comb was great. Most of trail was in good shape with evidence of recent work. Wet spot mostly where...
Apr 15, 2025 @ 7:07am
Apr 15, 2025
 Couple wet/muddy spots on south loop, mostly good conditions overall. Evidence of work done recently.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Amber

        ▼ Where is Dark Amber located?
        Dark Amber is located in BACKWOODS, Fairport, New York, United States. It is part of the BACKWOODS trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.0663, -77.41886.
        ▼ How hard is Dark Amber?
        Dark Amber is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dark Amber?
        Dark Amber has 119 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 534 ft to 646 ft.
        ▼ Is Dark Amber a point to point trail?
        Dark Amber is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dark Amber?
        Dark Amber is 3,084 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dark Amber?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dark Amber. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Dark Amber? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dark Amber are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Dark Amber?
        Dark Amber is a moderately popular trail. There have been 144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 224 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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