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2.5 miles
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:09:48
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
8 ft
Altitude min
34 ft
Altitude max
22 ft
Altitude start
33 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-7.8%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
5,079 ft
Distance climb
4,984 ft
Distance down
3,107 ft
Distance flat
00:09:48
Avg time

Freshkills Outer Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Freshkills
    Staten Island, New York
  • Ref Number
    #7
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #255189 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #415306 in Trail Running
    • #415398 in Hiking
    • #30450 in Snowshoeing
    • #31241 in Nordic Skiing
    • #45093 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #21931 in Adaptive Biking
    • #53133 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,251 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #7,220 in Trail Running
    • #7,667 in Hiking
    • #1,164 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,255 in Nordic Skiing
    • #978 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #284 in Adaptive Biking
    • #2,858 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Freshkills Outer Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly dirt/gravel road trail located near Staten Island New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 66 ft blue climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Access allowed during special events or with permission of the Freshkills Alliance.

Disclaimer

Accessible during special events or with the permission of the Freshkills Alliance. Use trails at your own risk. Hidden hazards may exist.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 23, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Freshkills Outer Loop located?
      Freshkills Outer Loop is located in Freshkills, Staten Island, New York, United States. It is part of the Freshkills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.57578, -74.18914.
      ▼ How hard is Freshkills Outer Loop?
      Freshkills Outer Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Freshkills Outer Loop?
      Freshkills Outer Loop has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8 ft to 34 ft.
      ▼ Is Freshkills Outer Loop a point to point trail?
      Freshkills Outer Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Freshkills Outer Loop?
      Freshkills Outer Loop is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Freshkills Outer Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Freshkills Outer Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Freshkills Outer Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Freshkills Outer Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Freshkills Outer Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Freshkills Outer Loop. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Freshkills Outer Loop?
      Freshkills Outer Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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