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4,239 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
653 ft
High Point
-105 ft
Altitude change
544 ft
Altitude min
648 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
738 ft
Distance climb
2,598 ft
Distance down
810 ft
Distance flat

Light Amber Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    BACKWOODS
    Fairport, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #190141 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81016 in Trail Running
    • #60245 in Hiking
    • #12328 in Snowshoeing
    • #7571 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Kettle Ridge Farms

Trailhead is west of the parking area. There are a couple walkable logs across the creek or go back to the street around the creek to access. The trail has some moderate climbing and descending both directions. There is a creek crossing and a few scenic areas along the trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 100 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Nov 6, 2025 @ 7:39pm (America/New_York)
Nov 6, 2025
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jul 18, 2025 @ 7:46am
Jul 18, 2025
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail just before left turn to creek crossing. Will try to remove this on 7/19
Jun 24, 2025 @ 4:52pm
Jun 24, 2025
 2 large trees down across trail. Just around the bend from the stream crossing. Requires chainsaw work. One of them is 18” diameter.
May 5, 2025 @ 4:44pm
May 5, 2025
Apr 16, 2025 @ 6:50am
Apr 16, 2025
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        Directions to light-amber trailhead (43.061500, -77.419660)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Light Amber

        ▼ Where is Light Amber located?
        Light Amber is located in BACKWOODS, Fairport, New York, United States. It is part of the BACKWOODS trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.0615, -77.41966.
        ▼ How hard is Light Amber?
        Light Amber is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Light Amber?
        Light Amber has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 544 ft to 653 ft.
        ▼ Is Light Amber a point to point trail?
        Light Amber is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Light Amber?
        Light Amber is 4,239 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Light Amber?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Light Amber. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Light Amber? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Light Amber are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Light Amber?
        Light Amber is a very popular trail. There have been 169 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 264 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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