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850 ft
Distance
-42 ft
Descent
647 ft
High Point
-40 ft
Altitude change
603 ft
Altitude min
647 ft
Altitude start
607 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
669 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat

Mead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    BACKWOODS
    Fairport, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128245 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70700 in Trail Running
    • #19126 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Kettle Ridge Farms

Gravity flow trail with a few optional jumps and rollers.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 114 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Apr 15, 2025 @ 7:09am
Apr 15, 2025
 Couple of wet spots up on high area. Honey comb was great. Most of trail was in good shape with evidence of recent work. Wet spot mostly where...
Apr 15, 2025 @ 7:07am
Apr 15, 2025
 Couple wet/muddy spots on south loop, mostly good conditions overall. Evidence of work done recently.
Dec 2, 2024 @ 8:28am
Dec 2, 2024
 Leaf blown and frozen dirt on the morning of 12/1/24. The new jump is fun.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mead

        ▼ Where is Mead located?
        Mead is located in BACKWOODS, Fairport, New York, United States. It is part of the BACKWOODS trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.06156, -77.41962.
        ▼ How hard is Mead?
        Mead is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mead?
        The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 603 ft to 647 ft.
        ▼ Is Mead a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mead is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mead?
        Mead is 850 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mead?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Mead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mead are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Mead?
        Mead is a very popular trail. There have been 205 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 658 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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