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886 ft
Distance
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
1,969 ft
Altitude min
1,977 ft
Altitude max
1,977 ft
Altitude start
1,969 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
341 ft
Distance down
545 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
Avg time

North Side Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Van Hoevenberg
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27439 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #318641 in Trail Running
    • #388014 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #400 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,595 in Trail Running
    • #7,499 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    ORDA

Pretty smooth trail with minimal climbing either direction. Occasional roots and rocks and one or two tighter turns.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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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...
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      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.
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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 44.22885, -73.92153.
      ▼ How hard is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Side Loop?
      The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,969 ft to 1,977 ft.
      ▼ How long is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is 886 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.
      ▼ 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 886 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 148 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 225 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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