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1,516 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
1,987 ft
Altitude min
2,009 ft
Altitude max
2,003 ft
Altitude start
2,008 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
253 ft
Distance down
584 ft
Distance flat
00:02:29
Avg time

North Side Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Van Hoevenberg
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31646 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133314 in Trail Running
    • #408172 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #448 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,353 in Trail Running
    • #7,615 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    ORDA

Mostly flat moderately technical trail. Small lookout point most of the way through.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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North Side Loop Trail Reports

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on Apr 8, 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 44.22489, -73.91713.
      ▼ How hard is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,987 ft to 2,009 ft.
      ▼ How long is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is 1,516 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:
      • June (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 1,516 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 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 40 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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