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1.2 miles
Distance
142 ft
Climb
-143 ft
Descent
00:07:44
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
2,196 ft
Altitude min
2,248 ft
Altitude max
2,244 ft
Altitude start
2,244 ft
Altitude end
-0.001%
Grade
-11.044%
Grade max
20.944%
Grade min
2,234 ft
Distance climb
3,399 ft
Distance down
616 ft
Distance flat
00:07:44
Avg time

Dead Dog Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rock City and McCarty Hill State Forest
    Ellicottville, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128580 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #358012 in Trail Running
    • #346287 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,848 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,418 in Trail Running
    • #7,165 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Dead Dog Loop is a 1 mile less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ellicottville New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 32 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Dead Dog Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:44pm (America/New_York)
Apr 23, 2026
 about 18" log across trail on dead dog near beginning by third road connector, can walk there from road would be easiest
Nov 19, 2023 @ 6:10pm
Nov 19, 2023
May 25, 2020 @ 7:49am
May 25, 2020
 Closed due to logging
Apr 15, 2017 @ 5:55am
Apr 15, 2017
 Trail is fairly dry, several trees down and trail is hard to follow in places. Great condition for this early though.
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on Apr 23, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dead Dog Loop located?
      Dead Dog Loop is located in Rock City and McCarty Hill State Forest, Ellicottville, New York, United States. It is part of the Rock City and McCarty Hill State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.23546, -78.66331.
      ▼ How hard is Dead Dog Loop?
      Dead Dog Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.001%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead Dog Loop?
      Dead Dog Loop has 142 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 143 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,196 ft to 2,248 ft.
      ▼ Is Dead Dog Loop a point to point trail?
      Dead Dog Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dead Dog Loop?
      Dead Dog Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead Dog Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dead Dog Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dead Dog Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dead Dog Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead Dog Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Dead Dog Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dead Dog Loop?
      Dead Dog Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 101 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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