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2,487 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:03:57
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
1,735 ft
Altitude min
1,801 ft
Altitude max
1,735 ft
Altitude start
1,742 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
951 ft
Distance climb
827 ft
Distance down
709 ft
Distance flat
00:03:57
Avg time

Operation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dewey Mountain
    Saranac Lake, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #22146 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155220 in Trail Running
    • #141392 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #312 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,701 in Trail Running
    • #3,214 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump

Moderate climbing trail with gentle descent through a marshy area

Access Info

Dewey lot is just west of Saranac Lake on rt3

Tags
BermsBridgesJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 13 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 123 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Operation Trail Reports

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Oct 14, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/New_York)
Oct 14, 2026
 Closed 10/14 until the trails dry out.
Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:36am (America/New_York)
Jul 7, 2026
 reporter The trails are finally drying out. Please walk wet areas to avoid creating ruts. Thanks!
May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York)
May 27, 2026
 reporter Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden right now.
Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Too wet & fragile for ridin -- expect Dewey to start firming up at the end of May/early June. Will update if it's sooner than that.
Jun 6, 2025 @ 5:11am
Jun 6, 2025
 reporter Wet conditions still abound and may rear their head after a bit of rain. Please turn back if you're leaving ruts.
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on Oct 14, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Operation located?
      Operation is located in Dewey Mountain, Saranac Lake, New York, United States. It is part of the Dewey Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.31872, -74.14508.
      ▼ How hard is Operation?
      Operation is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Operation?
      Operation has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,735 ft to 1,801 ft.
      ▼ Is Operation a point to point trail?
      Operation is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Operation?
      Operation is 2,487 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Operation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Operation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Operation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Operation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Operation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Operation. The trail is 2,487 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Operation?
      Operation is a moderately popular trail. There have been 309 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 323 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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