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2.6 miles
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-223 ft
Descent
00:25:59
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
1,709 ft
Altitude min
1,824 ft
Altitude max
1,824 ft
Altitude start
1,709 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-39.8%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
4,656 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,330 ft
Distance flat
00:25:59
Avg time

Nicks Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Black River Wild Forest - North
    Old Forge, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #121631 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137061 in Trail Running
    • #130109 in Hiking
    • #1812 in Snowshoeing
    • #3809 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    New York State DEC

A multi use trail on NYS Forest Preserve land with a mix of double and single track. The first half of the trail is moderately rugged double track. When you reach the state trail marker for Nelson Lake / Remsen Falls, stay left continuing to Nicks Lake. At a second State trail marker for Remsen Falls, stay stay left and descend a very steep double track with ruts and loose rocks. Only experienced, expert riders should ride this steep section.
At the bottom of the steep grade, the trail turns onto a scenic bridge crossing Nicks Stream. After crossing the bridge, the trail transitions to very rooty, somewhat technical single track. Eventually, this somewhat challenging single track section reaches another bridge with a view to the Nicks Lake beach & picnic area. From the beach, picnic area follow the access road back to Bisby Road.

Access Info

The trail can be accessed from either the Green Street Bridge parking area or the Bisby Road parking area. Green Street Bridge is approximately 0.6 miles from the Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station on Rt 28 in Thendara. The Bisby Road Trail parking area is approximately 1.5 miles from the Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station on Rt 28 in Thendara. The trail can also be shuttled from the Bisby Road trail head or even the McCauley Mountain Ski Area Lodge if a larger ride including nearby Maple Ridge / McCauley trails is planned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles average
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  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Sep 13, 2025 @ 3:42pm (America/New_York)
Sep 13, 2025
 Cut a few downed trees, all clear now.
Sep 6, 2020 @ 8:13am
Sep 6, 2020
 All blow down cleared and bridge was solid.
Sep 13, 2019 @ 3:54pm
Sep 13, 2019
 Multiple significant blowdowns, chainsaw or reroutes needed. Bridge over creek has rot on ramp.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nicks Lake Loop

        ▼ Where is Nicks Lake Loop located?
        Nicks 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 43.68607, -74.99416.
        ▼ How hard is Nicks Lake Loop?
        Nicks Lake Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nicks Lake Loop?
        Nicks Lake Loop has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 223 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,709 ft to 1,824 ft.
        ▼ Is Nicks Lake Loop a point to point trail?
        Nicks Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Nicks Lake Loop?
        Nicks Lake Loop is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nicks Lake Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Nicks Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nicks Lake Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nicks Lake Loop are:
        • September (5 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Nicks Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nicks Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Nicks Lake Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Nicks Lake Loop. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Nicks Lake Loop?
        Nicks Lake Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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