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1,348 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
1,910 ft
Altitude min
1,982 ft
Altitude max
1,982 ft
Altitude start
1,909 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1,348 ft
Distance down
00:02:10
Avg time

North Side Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Van Hoevenberg
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35013 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60754 in Trail Running
    • #377489 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #481 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #1,395 in Trail Running
    • #7,430 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    ORDA

Wide and clear, fun fast descent

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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      Routes with this trail

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      MVH Single track highlight reel July 2024
      8 miles • 869 ft • 31 • Loop •
      Big loops connecting the single track at Mt Van Hoevenberg. Minimizing ski trail and doubletrack but still...
      23
      Lake Placid Open Marathon 50 km Race
      15 miles • 1,106 ft • 31 • Race •
      Open Marathon Race is part of the Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
      4.5 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Side Loop located?
      North Side Loop is located in Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Mt. Van Hoevenberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.22456, -73.92057.
      ▼ How hard is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Side Loop?
      The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,910 ft to 1,982 ft.
      ▼ How long is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is 1,348 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Side Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Side Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride North Side Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride North Side Loop are:
      • September (6 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access North Side Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Side Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Side Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride North Side Loop. The trail is 1,348 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 208 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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