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623 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
00:01:41
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
1,543 ft
Altitude min
1,570 ft
Altitude max
1,543 ft
Altitude start
1,572 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
0.8%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
545 ft
Distance climb
79 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Old side trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fowler's Crossing - Saranac Lakes Wild Forest
    Saranac Lake, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #205619 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108721 in Trail Running
    • #104783 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Short side trail off the RR tracks. Goes through a small area burned in a forest fire. Connects at bottom and top with new single track.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 135 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/New_York)
Jul 6, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:14pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Too wet and fragile for ridin -- Fowler's Crossing is usually the first major trail network in Saranac Lake to firm up in the springtime, but it's...
Apr 28, 2025 @ 6:09am
Apr 28, 2025
 Trails are hot-to-go. Please be mindful of spring conditions and turn around if you are leaving ruts.
Apr 17, 2025 @ 5:09pm
Apr 17, 2025
 Hol' up, these trails ain't ready for yas. The trails are still in the freeze-thaw cycle and are muddy at best. Please stay off them for the next...
Apr 3, 2025 @ 4:50pm
Apr 3, 2025
 Trails are wet, muddy, and still covered with snow and ice in many places. Please stay off them until they dry to avoid causing damage so we can...
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        Directions to old-side-trail trailhead (44.312400, -74.112470)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Old side trail located?
        Old side trail is located in Fowler's Crossing - Saranac Lakes Wild Forest, Saranac Lake, New York, United States. It is part of the Fowler's Crossing - Saranac Lakes Wild Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.3124, -74.11247.
        ▼ How hard is Old side trail?
        Old side trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old side trail?
        Old side trail has 27 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,543 ft to 1,570 ft.
        ▼ Is Old side trail a point to point trail?
        Old side trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Old side trail?
        Old side trail is 623 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old side trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Old side trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Old side trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old side trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Old side trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Old side trail. The trail is 623 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Old side trail?
        Old side trail is a very popular trail. There have been 367 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 563 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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