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1.6 miles
Distance
235 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:31:03
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
00:31:03
Avg time

Lock & Dam Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Black River Wild Forest - North
    Old Forge, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #155934 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308365 in Trail Running
    • #80516 in Hiking
    • #16498 in Snowshoeing
    • #7035 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #24521 in Nordic Skiing
    • #31134 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #17211 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,073 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,471 in Trail Running
    • #2,000 in Hiking
    • #591 in Snowshoeing
    • #96 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #890 in Nordic Skiing
    • #596 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #174 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Lock & Dam Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 18, 2026 @ 4:40pm (America/New_York)
Jul 18, 2026
Removed most of a large tree from across the trail. One branch remains, but it’s now possible to ride through.
Oct 11, 2020 @ 8:47am
Oct 11, 2020
Sep 6, 2020 @ 8:00am
Sep 6, 2020
 all clear
Sep 13, 2019 @ 3:49pm
Sep 13, 2019
 Small blow down across trail, can ride over or around.
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on Jul 18, 2026
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Lock & Dam Loop?
      Lock & Dam Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lock & Dam Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lock & Dam Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lock & Dam Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lock & Dam Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lock & Dam Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Lock & Dam Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lock & Dam Loop?
      Lock & Dam Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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