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2.4 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-192 ft
Descent
00:24:40
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
1,766 ft
Altitude min
1,824 ft
Altitude max
1,810 ft
Altitude start
1,814 ft
Altitude end
-16.6%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,302 ft
Distance flat
00:24:40
Avg time

Moss Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Fulton Chain Wild Forest
    Old Forge, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #124782 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77733 in Trail Running
    • #60246 in Hiking
    • #17586 in Snowshoeing
    • #26251 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,815 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #1,563 in Trail Running
    • #1,678 in Hiking
    • #635 in Snowshoeing
    • #979 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    NYS DEC

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AI Generated Description

Moss Lake Loop is a 2 mile less popular blue difficulty mixed trail located near Old Forge New York. Highlights include a lake. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 196 ft blue climb. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.

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Lake
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Moss Lake Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2025 @ 12:38pm
Jul 26, 2025
Nov 11, 2023 @ 2:59am
Nov 11, 2023
 One tree down across the trail and a few wet spots
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Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Moss Lake Loop located?
      Moss Lake Loop is located in Fulton Chain Wild Forest, Old Forge, New York, United States. It is part of the Fulton Chain Wild Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.78442, -74.84083.
      ▼ How hard is Moss Lake Loop?
      Moss Lake Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moss Lake Loop?
      Moss Lake Loop has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,766 ft to 1,824 ft.
      ▼ Is Moss Lake Loop a point to point trail?
      Moss Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Moss Lake Loop?
      Moss Lake Loop is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moss Lake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Moss Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Moss Lake Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Moss Lake Loop are:
      • August (3 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Moss Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moss Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Moss Lake Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Moss Lake Loop. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Moss Lake Loop?
      Moss Lake Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 90 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 93 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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