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315 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
00:01:38
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
493 ft
Altitude min
499 ft
Altitude max
493 ft
Altitude start
499 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
1%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
00:01:38
Avg time

Hed Back Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Area (909)
    Pleasant Valley, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #278423 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109721 in E-Biking
    • #430153 in Trail Running
    • #326514 in Hiking
    • #35845 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #3,531 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #382 in E-Biking
    • #7,495 in Trail Running
    • #6,640 in Hiking
    • #1,504 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    NYSDEC Region 3

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AI Generated Description

Hed Back Up is a 315 ft moderately popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Pleasant Valley New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 6 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 19.9 km average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 11.7 km avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hed Back Up located?
      Hed Back Up is located in Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Area (909), Pleasant Valley, New York, United States. It is part of the Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Area (909) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.73996, -73.77228.
      ▼ How hard is Hed Back Up?
      Hed Back Up is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hed Back Up?
      Hed Back Up has 6 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 493 ft to 499 ft.
      ▼ Is Hed Back Up a point to point trail?
      Hed Back Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hed Back Up?
      Hed Back Up is 315 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hed Back Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hed Back Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hed Back Up?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hed Back Up are:
      • April (7 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • October (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hed Back Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hed Back Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hed Back Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Hed Back Up. The trail is 315 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hed Back Up?
      Hed Back Up is a moderately popular trail. There have been 71 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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