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673 ft
Distance
-46 ft
Descent
00:03:06
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
2,044 ft
Altitude min
2,090 ft
Altitude max
2,090 ft
Altitude start
2,044 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-20%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:03:06
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Gold Jacket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craig Wood Trails
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #14156 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Skinny

Gold Jacket is a new Pro Line jump trail constructed by Backslope Trail Building and BETA. The trail features 3 big gap jumps designed for expert riders only. All riders should inspect features before committing to riding the trail, and ride within their ability.

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 20 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/New_York)
Jun 19, 2026
Apr 16, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Still too wet and fragile for riding. Will likely be firm enough around the end of May.
Aug 30, 2025 @ 9:42am
Aug 30, 2025
May 30, 2025 @ 7:11am
May 30, 2025
 reporter Trails are ready to ride! Spring conditions still abound and will rear their head with enough rain. Please turn back if you're leaving ruts.
May 14, 2025 @ 10:46am
May 14, 2025
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        Directions to gold-jacket trailhead (44.251560, -73.937100)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Jacket

        ▼ Where is Gold Jacket located?
        Gold Jacket is located in Craig Wood Trails, Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Craig Wood Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.25156, -73.9371.
        ▼ How hard is Gold Jacket?
        Gold Jacket is rated as Proline difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 6.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gold Jacket?
        The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,044 ft to 2,090 ft.
        ▼ How long is Gold Jacket?
        Gold Jacket is 673 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gold Jacket?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gold Jacket. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Gold Jacket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gold Jacket are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gold Jacket?
        The estimated time to ride Gold Jacket is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 673 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Gold Jacket?
        Gold Jacket is a very popular trail. There have been 310 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 519 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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