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3.1 miles
Distance
254 ft
Climb
-302 ft
Descent
00:32:05
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
2,138 ft
Altitude min
2,308 ft
Altitude max
2,187 ft
Altitude start
2,139 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,713 ft
Distance flat
00:32:05
Avg time

Old Thunder Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Allegany State Park
    Salamanca, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #84184 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #320933 in Trail Running
    • #327289 in Hiking
    • #25859 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,255 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,613 in Trail Running
    • #6,659 in Hiking
    • #958 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    New York State Parks

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AI Generated Description

Old Thunder Run is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Salamanca New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 32 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Old Thunder Run Trail Reports

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May 19, 2026 @ 10:06am (America/Toronto)
May 19, 2026
Oct 1, 2025 @ 12:15pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 1, 2025
 Everything clear this day very dry.
Apr 14, 2025 @ 4:48pm
Apr 14, 2025
 All upper loops and ridge run pretty well open and relatively dry this day. Still some recent tree falls. need cutting out. The singletrack aka...
Dec 16, 2023 @ 11:53am
Dec 16, 2023
 Downed tree
Dec 16, 2023 @ 10:52am
Dec 16, 2023
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on May 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Thunder Run located?
      Old Thunder Run is located in Allegany State Park, Salamanca, New York, United States. It is part of the Allegany State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.10559, -78.69317.
      ▼ How hard is Old Thunder Run?
      Old Thunder Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Thunder Run?
      Old Thunder Run has 254 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 302 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,138 ft to 2,308 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Thunder Run a point to point trail?
      Old Thunder Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Thunder Run?
      Old Thunder Run is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Thunder Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Thunder Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Old Thunder Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Thunder Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Thunder Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Old Thunder Run. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Thunder Run?
      Old Thunder Run is a very popular trail. There have been 120 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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