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2.3 miles
Distance
208 ft
Climb
-332 ft
Descent
00:27:34
Avg time
-123 ft
Altitude change
509 ft
Altitude min
658 ft
Altitude max
658 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
3,701 ft
Distance climb
4,836 ft
Distance down
3,753 ft
Distance flat
00:27:34
Avg time

Main Trail Section 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daniels Road State Forest
    Saratoga Springs, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98417 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137665 in E-Biking
    • #157873 in Trail Running
    • #144162 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,476 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #606 in E-Biking
    • #2,756 in Trail Running
    • #3,277 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Main Trail Section 3 is a highly rated 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Saratoga Springs New York. Riders describe it as faint trail. It has rock slabs and bridges. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 208 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.

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BridgesFaint trailRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Aug 8, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (6 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 2.4 • 21 miles • 1,927 ft • 27 •
      Mighty SMBA Challenge 2025 Route
      11 miles • 1,246 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
      Daniels Road Mostly Blues 11 mile ride in at daniels, out by the pub.
      ★ 2.4 • 21 miles • 1,911 ft • 27 • Loop •
      Full tour of Daniels Rd./SMBA with a focus on single track with minimal backtracking
      4.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Main Trail Section 3 located?
      Main Trail Section 3 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 43.13238, -73.79446.
      ▼ How hard is Main Trail Section 3?
      Main Trail Section 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main Trail Section 3?
      Main Trail Section 3 has 208 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 332 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 509 ft to 658 ft.
      ▼ Is Main Trail Section 3 a point to point trail?
      Main Trail Section 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Main Trail Section 3?
      Main Trail Section 3 is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main Trail Section 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Main Trail Section 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Main Trail Section 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main Trail Section 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Main Trail Section 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Main Trail Section 3. The trail is 2.3 miles 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 3?
      Main Trail Section 3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,740 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,933 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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