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1,439 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:47
Avg time
110 ft
Altitude change
1,873 ft
Altitude min
1,983 ft
Altitude max
1,873 ft
Altitude start
1,983 ft
Altitude end
7.665%
Grade
-6.723%
Grade max
26.642%
Grade min
1,295 ft
Distance climb
144 ft
Distance down
00:03:47
Avg time

IPW Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Pisgah
    Saranac Lake, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112286 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119288 in Trail Running
    • #109077 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

IPW is the most direct singletrack line between zonkers and iron lung. It's fun to climb and also to descend.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 131 rides
  • Last: Jun 1, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Too wet & fragile for ridin -- expect Mt Pisgah to firm up in early May. Will update if it's sooner than that.
Apr 28, 2025 @ 6:10am
Apr 28, 2025
 Trails are hot-to-go. Please be mindful of spring conditions and turn around if you are leaving ruts.
Apr 17, 2025 @ 5:12pm
Apr 17, 2025
 Hol' up, these trails ain't ready for yas. The trails are still in the freeze-thaw cycle and are muddy at best. Please stay off them for the next...
Apr 3, 2025 @ 4:49pm
Apr 3, 2025
 Trails are wet, muddy, and still covered with snow and ice in many places. Please stay off them until they dry to avoid causing damage so we can...
Apr 19, 2024 @ 5:03am
Apr 19, 2024
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Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
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        Directions to ipw trailhead (44.345780, -74.128318)

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        Mt. Pisgah: Full Tour
        6 miles • 1,128 ft • 11 •
        This route will take you everywhere you want to be, and trust us, you’ll want to be there.
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        Keeping It Chill
        2 miles • 330 ft • 5 •
        This route sticks to the lower trails and is great for those who want a bit less climbing, but still want...
        Pisgah Pedalfest 2021 Climbing Challenge Archived
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        This is a do-it-yourself climbing challenge to accompany the 2021 Pedalfest at Mt. Pisgah in Saranac Lake,...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About IPW

        ▼ Where is IPW located?
        IPW is located in Mount Pisgah, Saranac Lake, New York, United States. It is part of the Mount Pisgah trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.34578, -74.12832.
        ▼ How hard is IPW?
        IPW is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.665%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for IPW?
        IPW has 36 m of elevation gain. The trail has 2 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 571 m to 604 m.
        ▼ Is IPW a point to point trail?
        IPW is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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