more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
192 ft
Climb
-193 ft
Descent
00:13:55
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
556 ft
Altitude min
647 ft
Altitude max
578 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-0.017%
Grade
-28.259%
Grade max
22.81%
Grade min
2,359 ft
Distance climb
2,645 ft
Distance down
731 ft
Distance flat
00:13:55
Avg time

Golden Loop 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Green Lakes State Park
    Syracuse, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100791 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #255431 in Trail Running
    • #231849 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm

Golden Loop 1 is being constructed as a practice area for the NICA FM Sharks Team, but is open to all.

This property is owned by the Village of Fayetteville

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 180 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Golden Loop 1 Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/Toronto)
Aug 25, 2026
 reporter Weeds are cut back for the most part. Wet in the usual 3 spots.
Jun 30, 2026 @ 4:26pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 30, 2026
 reporter Trail surface is ideal but the plants are starting to crowd the trail from the power substation, and under the power lines.
Jun 9, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 9, 2026
 reporter
Jul 15, 2025 @ 4:24pm
Jul 15, 2025
 reporter A few large puddles, but mostly in good shape.
Jun 28, 2025 @ 9:28am
Jun 28, 2025
 reporter Some large mud puddles still.
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on Aug 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Golden Loop 1 located?
      Golden Loop 1 is located in Green Lakes State Park, Syracuse, New York, United States. It is part of the Green Lakes State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.03371, -75.97412.
      ▼ How hard is Golden Loop 1?
      Golden Loop 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.017%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Golden Loop 1?
      Golden Loop 1 has 192 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 193 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 556 ft to 647 ft.
      ▼ Is Golden Loop 1 a point to point trail?
      Golden Loop 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Golden Loop 1?
      Golden Loop 1 is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Golden Loop 1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Golden Loop 1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Golden Loop 1?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Golden Loop 1 are:
      • July (14 activities)
      • August (12 activities)
      • May (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Golden Loop 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Golden Loop 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Golden Loop 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Golden Loop 1. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Golden Loop 1?
      Golden Loop 1 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 568 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 601 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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