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1.1 miles
Distance
218 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:08:23
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
782 ft
Altitude min
941 ft
Altitude max
859 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
2,385 ft
Distance climb
2,031 ft
Distance down
1,650 ft
Distance flat
00:08:23
Avg time

Option Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ninham Mountain State Forest
    Carmel Hamlet, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63776 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #360375 in Trail Running
    • #347707 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #944 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,484 in Trail Running
    • #7,180 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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Option is a 1 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Carmel Hamlet New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 218 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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      0:15 | 653 | Oct 24, 2009 , Carmel Hamlet
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Option located?
      Option is located in Ninham Mountain State Forest, Carmel Hamlet, New York, United States. It is part of the Ninham Mountain State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.44637, -73.72322.
      ▼ How hard is Option?
      Option is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Option?
      Option has 218 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 782 ft to 941 ft.
      ▼ Is Option a point to point trail?
      Option is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Option?
      Option is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Option?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Option. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Option? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Option are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Option?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Option. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Option?
      Option is a very popular trail. There have been 335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 360 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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