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1.6 miles
Distance
235 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:15:22
Avg time
220 ft
Altitude change
1,694 ft
Altitude min
1,920 ft
Altitude max
1,698 ft
Altitude start
1,919 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,109 ft
Distance down
1,952 ft
Distance flat
00:15:22
Avg time
Lock & Dam Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaBlack River Wild Forest - North
Old Forge, New York -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
- 95 in Nordic Skiing
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Global Ranking#112554 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #137150 in Trail Running
- #22739 in Hiking
- #1818 in Snowshoeing
- #574 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerNew York State DEC
A multi use trail on NYS Forest Preserve land with access to a scenic spot on the Moose River and also connecting to Nicks lake / Bisby Road Trails. The trail is mostly easy to intermediate multi use double track. However, there are a few steeper, rutted trail sections that less experienced riders may want to walk.
Access Info
The trail can be accessed from either the Green Street Bridge parking area or the Bisby Road parking area. Green Street Bridge is approximately 0.6 miles from the Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station on Rt 28 in Thendara. The Bisby Road Trail parking area is approximately 1.5 miles from the Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station on Rt 28 in Thendara. The trail can also be shuttled from the Bisby Road trail head or even the McCauley Mountain Ski Area Lodge if a larger ride including nearby Maple Ridge / McCauley trails is planned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 31, 2026
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Directions to lock--dam-loop trailhead
(43.694620, -74.998410)
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Nearby Trails
- Bisby Road Loop 4,806 ft
- Lock & Dam Spur 5,157 ft
- Tobie Trail - Thendara To North Street 1 mile
- Nicks Lake Loop 1 mile
- Nicks Lake Spur 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lock & Dam Loop
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Where is Lock & Dam Loop located?
Lock & Dam Loop is located in Black River Wild Forest - North, Old Forge, New York, United States. It is part of the Black River Wild Forest - North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.69462, -74.99841.
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How hard is Lock & Dam Loop?
Lock & Dam Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lock & Dam Loop?
Lock & Dam Loop has 235 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,694 ft to 1,920 ft.
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Is Lock & Dam Loop a point to point trail?
Lock & Dam Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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