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5,087 ft
Distance
130 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:27:58
Avg time
826 ft
Altitude min
860 ft
Altitude max
848 ft
Altitude start
848 ft
Altitude end
-17.875%
Grade max
19.191%
Grade min
2,057 ft
Distance climb
2,179 ft
Distance down
850 ft
Distance flat
00:27:58
Avg time

Nicky's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Downerville State Forest
    Russell, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48019 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363460 in Trail Running
    • #352738 in Hiking
    • #9331 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #679 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,548 in Trail Running
    • #7,232 in Hiking
    • #240 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    NY State DEC

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 28, 2026
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Nicky's Loop Trail Reports

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May 11, 2026 @ 1:09pm (America/New_York)
May 11, 2026
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leafblown
Aug 5, 2021 @ 10:29am
Aug 5, 2021
Jul 5, 2020 @ 11:00am
Jul 5, 2020
 Large tree has recently fallen across trail on Nicky’s loop and a couple have fallen across the River trail as well.
Apr 12, 2020 @ 9:11am
Apr 12, 2020
 reporter
Jun 11, 2019 @ 8:40am
Jun 11, 2019
 Dry and clear. Lots of tent caterpillar webs all over the trail. "Dusted" out the webs on most trails to the west.
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on May 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nicky's Loop located?
      Nicky's Loop is located in Downerville State Forest, Russell, New York, United States. It is part of the Downerville State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.43091, -75.10184.
      ▼ How hard is Nicky's Loop?
      Nicky's Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nicky's Loop?
      Nicky's Loop has 130 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 826 ft to 860 ft.
      ▼ Is Nicky's Loop a point to point trail?
      Nicky's Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nicky's Loop?
      Nicky's Loop is 5,087 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nicky's Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nicky's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nicky's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nicky's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nicky's Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Nicky's Loop. The trail is 5,087 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nicky's Loop?
      Nicky's Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 41 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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