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4,875 ft
Distance
-450 ft
Descent
00:10:02
Avg time
-450 ft
Altitude change
675 ft
Altitude min
1,124 ft
Altitude max
1,124 ft
Altitude start
676 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-35.7%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
4,573 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:10:02
Avg time

Green dot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Moreau Lake State Park
    South Glens Falls, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #55175 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85125 in Trail Running
    • #24651 in Hiking
    • #3858 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    NYPRHP

This trail connects the Western Ridge Parking lot to Ridge Run. It is a good option to climb up to other trails. It is multi-use so watch for hikers as you blast down.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 183 rides
  • Last: Jun 3, 2026
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Aug 19, 2025 @ 4:23pm
Aug 19, 2025
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May 11, 2025 @ 2:48pm
May 11, 2025
Running water
Apr 22, 2025 @ 4:32pm
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Apr 6, 2025 @ 11:13am
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Nov 30, 2024 @ 3:36pm
Nov 30, 2024
Mostly snow covered. Rocks are peeking through here and there.
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Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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  • Variable
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        Directions to green-dot trailhead (43.234650, -73.726610)

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        Routes with this trail

        8 miles 1,629 ft 20 Loop
        2 Loops - 11+ miles - over 2000ft of climbing.
        14 miles 2,408 ft 29 Loop
        Day ride including the best of Moreau Lake park.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Green dot

        Where is Green dot located?
        Green dot is located in Moreau Lake State Park, South Glens Falls, New York, United States. It is part of the Moreau Lake State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.23465, -73.72661.
        How hard is Green dot?
        Green dot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Green dot?
        The trail has 450 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 675 ft to 1,124 ft.
        Is Green dot a point to point trail?
        Green dot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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