more stats
3,012 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:06:00
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
538 ft
Altitude min
563 ft
Altitude max
550 ft
Altitude start
541 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
1,063 ft
Distance climb
938 ft
Distance down
1,010 ft
Distance flat
00:06:00
Avg time

Main Trail Section 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daniels Road State Forest
    Saratoga Springs, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40180 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25037 in Trail Running
    • #26621 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

This is the widest section of the main trail. There are a few tricky sections around the entrance/exit of Here-to-There, but having some momentum makes them much easier.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 158 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,245 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      Intro Loop
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Main Trail Section 2 located?
      Main Trail Section 2 is located in Daniels Road State Forest, Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. It is part of the Daniels Road State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.11799, -73.78696.
      ▼ How hard is Main Trail Section 2?
      Main Trail Section 2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main Trail Section 2?
      Main Trail Section 2 has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 538 ft to 563 ft.
      ▼ Is Main Trail Section 2 a point to point trail?
      Main Trail Section 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Main Trail Section 2?
      Main Trail Section 2 is 3,012 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main Trail Section 2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Main Trail Section 2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Main Trail Section 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main Trail Section 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Main Trail Section 2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Main Trail Section 2. The trail is 3,012 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Main Trail Section 2?
      Main Trail Section 2 is a very popular trail. There have been 3,575 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,013 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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