more stats
2,184 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
47 ft
Altitude change
659 ft
Altitude min
729 ft
Altitude max
683 ft
Altitude start
729 ft
Altitude end
2.133%
Grade
-8.487%
Grade max
27.839%
Grade min
1,199 ft
Distance climb
881 ft
Distance down
103 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

Lower Sidelines Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Skytop Quarry
    Syracuse, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57344 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141987 in Trail Running
    • #333817 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #816 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,492 in Trail Running
    • #6,860 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Rocky and rooty with a small drop to flat, some hill traversing, and some short techy climbs.

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RockyRooty
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 507 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Aug 3, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Sidelines located?
      Lower Sidelines is located in Skytop Quarry, Syracuse, New York, United States. It is part of the Skytop Quarry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.0079, -76.11183.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Sidelines?
      Lower Sidelines is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.133%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Sidelines?
      Lower Sidelines has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 659 ft to 729 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Sidelines a point to point trail?
      Lower Sidelines is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Sidelines?
      Lower Sidelines is 2,184 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Sidelines?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Sidelines. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Sidelines?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Sidelines are:
      • March (32 activities)
      • April (32 activities)
      • May (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Sidelines? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Sidelines are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Sidelines?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower Sidelines. The trail is 2,184 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Sidelines?
      Lower Sidelines is a very popular trail. There have been 2,470 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,187 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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