more stats
522 ft
Distance
-23 ft
Descent
00:00:44
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
1,946 ft
Altitude min
1,969 ft
Altitude max
1,969 ft
Altitude start
1,946 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:00:44
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
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21562 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54140 in Trail Running
    • #388015 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #300 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #1,321 in Trail Running
    • #7,500 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    ORDA

Steeper descent with tight turns. Generally smooth terrain otherwise. One significant tricky and tight left turn but ample room to take it slow and lean into it.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 22 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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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 44.22766, -73.91993.
      ▼ How hard is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Side Loop?
      The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,946 ft to 1,969 ft.
      ▼ How long is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is 522 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 1 minute to ride North Side Loop. The trail is 522 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 98 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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