more stats
1,030 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
1,055 ft
High Point
-11 ft
Altitude change
1,038 ft
Altitude min
1,054 ft
Altitude start
1,043 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
535 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat

Ellen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bunker Hill Trails
    Salem, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Relatively flat trail across the top of the ridge between the racecourse trails

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  • 16 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 16 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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on Sep 3, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Ellen located?
      Ellen is located in Bunker Hill Trails, Salem, New York, United States. It is part of the Bunker Hill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.20596, -73.40082.
      How hard is Ellen?
      Ellen is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      What is the elevation gain for Ellen?
      Ellen has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,038 ft to 1,055 ft.
      Is Ellen a point to point trail?
      Ellen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Ellen?
      Ellen is 1,030 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Ellen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ellen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Ellen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ellen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How busy is Ellen?
      Ellen is a very popular trail. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 79 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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