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1,831 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
1,311 ft
Altitude min
1,393 ft
Altitude max
1,347 ft
Altitude start
1,312 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
1,037 ft
Distance climb
794 ft
Distance down
00:03:48
Avg time

Lost Cause Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Erwin Wildlife Management Area
    Painted Post, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Lost Cause is a 1,831 ft less popular blue difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Painted Post New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 2, 2022
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Feb 8, 2023 @ 3:44am
Feb 8, 2023
No longer Deer Season
Feb 8, 2023 @ 3:43am
Feb 8, 2023
No longer Deer Season
Jan 1, 2021 @ 10:00am
Jan 1, 2021
Oct 8, 2020 @ 6:50am
Oct 8, 2020
Closed to Bikes For Deer Season, Oct 1 - Dec 31
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Cause

        ▼ Where is Lost Cause located?
        Lost Cause is located in Erwin Wildlife Management Area, Painted Post, New York, United States. It is part of the Erwin Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.15099, -77.15684.
        ▼ How hard is Lost Cause?
        Lost Cause is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lost Cause?
        Lost Cause has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,311 ft to 1,393 ft.
        ▼ Is Lost Cause a point to point trail?
        Lost Cause is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lost Cause?
        Lost Cause is 1,831 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lost Cause?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lost Cause. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lost Cause?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lost Cause are:
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lost Cause? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lost Cause are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lost Cause?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Lost Cause. The trail is 1,831 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lost Cause?
        Lost Cause is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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