1,230 ft
Distance
-161 ft
Descent
00:05:20
Avg time
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Flying Lotus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Flats State Forest (7 Springs)
    Colton, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular direction shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Global Ranking
    #43823 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88040 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Clarkson University

Flying Lotus is a step up from the Flow Trail also located at 7 springs. This trail is flowy and fun and includes some nice berms, a small drop, 2 table jumps and a little bit of rock.


Posted sign at Crowley rd. entrance displays that 7 springs mountain use is for Clarkson University Students and faculty only.

Access Info Restricted Access

Clarkson has signage at the bottom of the property indicating that only current employees or students are permitted access to this portion of the trail network.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Flying Lotus mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -163 ft
  • Altitude min
    996 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,159 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,159 ft
  • Altitude end
    997 ft
  • Grade
    -13.2%
  • Grade max
    -32%
  • Grade min
    -6.4%
  • Distance down
    1,230 ft
  • Avg time
    00:05:20
  • Avg reverse time
    00:07:41
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on Aug 1, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Flying Lotus Trail Reports

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      Aug 1, 2022 @ 5:43am
      Aug 1, 2022
      		 Was leaf blown at beginning of season. Could use another cleaning. All small sticks have been removed.
      May 6, 2021 @ 5:42am
      May 6, 2021
      May 21, 2020 @ 10:15am
      May 21, 2020
      		 Leaf blown and downed trees moved
      Apr 23, 2019 @ 8:03am
      Apr 23, 2019
      		 Running well! Will hopefully get out and leaf-blow the trail this weekend. Dry as of 4/19/19.
      Oct 26, 2017 @ 12:34pm
      Oct 26, 2017
      		 Fully leaf blown as of 10/25/17
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      6 Months
      • 3 rides
      • 7.8 km avg distance
      All
      • 25 rides
      • Last: Nov 21, 2024

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      Jun 15, 2023 @ 5:55pm
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      Apr 20, 2018 @ 2:38pm
      Apr 20, 2018

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