more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Luther Forest
    Malta, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64610 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297942 in Trail Running
    • #124014 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #953 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,345 in Trail Running
    • #2,816 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, 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.

Tags
DropsJumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 632 rides
  • Last: Jul 5, 2026
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on Sep 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      th7RA6
      Isn't a loop anymore - there is no bridge and posted signs instead Upper part of the trail is going through berry briars.
      tommymcsass99
      A great shred especially on a hard tail. Lots of packed dirt, some short pitches. Lots of fun

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Main Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Main Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Main Loop are:
      • April (33 activities)
      • May (32 activities)
      • September (25 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Main Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Main Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Main Loop. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,574 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,694 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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