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5.3 miles
Distance
249 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
1,809 ft
High Point
119 ft
Altitude change
1,604 ft
Altitude min
1,689 ft
Altitude start
1,808 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Nelson Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Snowmobile
  • Riding Area
    Black River Wild Forest - North
    Old Forge, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Global Ranking
    #308503 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #276493 in Hiking
    • #63 in Snowmobiling
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York State DEC

This is a remote wilderness trail that is not well maintained and may be difficult to follow. You are likely to encounter washed out bridges and frequent blowdown.
Given remoteness and condition of the trail - traveling alone is not advised. Those who do travel this trail should have ability to navigate in wilderness with map & compass.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nelson Lake Loop located?
      Nelson Lake Loop is located in Black River Wild Forest - North, Old Forge, New York, United States. It is part of the Black River Wild Forest - North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.65257, -75.04633.
      ▼ How hard is Nelson Lake Loop?
      Nelson Lake Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nelson Lake Loop?
      Nelson Lake Loop has 249 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,604 ft to 1,809 ft.
      ▼ Is Nelson Lake Loop a point to point trail?
      Nelson Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nelson Lake Loop?
      Nelson Lake Loop is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nelson Lake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nelson Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nelson Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nelson Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Nelson Lake Loop?
      Nelson Lake Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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