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2.5 miles
Distance
221 ft
Climb
-227 ft
Descent
00:31:08
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
235 ft
Altitude min
335 ft
Altitude max
320 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-19.4%
Grade max
24.3%
Grade min
4,678 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,631 ft
Distance flat
00:31:08
Avg time
Main Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLuther Forest
Malta, New York -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
Very nice loop around gully. Some quick turns which opens up on the north side with some flowing runs
A section of the loop has been closed due to new homes being built. Please respect the land owners and avoid the sections of trail that are closed.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 29 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 604 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to main-loop-53722 trailhead
(42.966480, -73.766853)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Main Loop
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Where is Main Loop located?
Main Loop is located in Luther Forest, Malta, New York, United States. It is part of the Luther Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.96648, -73.76685.
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How hard is Main Loop?
Main Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Main Loop?
Main Loop has 221 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 235 ft to 335 ft.
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Is Main Loop a point to point trail?
Main Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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