more stats
860 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
666 ft
Altitude min
703 ft
Altitude max
688 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
-2.478%
Grade
-22.981%
Grade max
14.231%
Grade min
231 ft
Distance climb
510 ft
Distance down
120 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Outer Banks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Skytop Quarry
    Syracuse, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57395 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142884 in Trail Running
    • #329336 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #819 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,508 in Trail Running
    • #6,722 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Rock Garden that drops down into Skytop Road. Watch out for traffic

Tags
Rock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 286 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
Status:
on Aug 12, 2022
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer Banks located?
      Outer Banks is located in Skytop Quarry, Syracuse, New York, United States. It is part of the Skytop Quarry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.00747, -76.1093.
      ▼ How hard is Outer Banks?
      Outer Banks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.478%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Banks?
      Outer Banks has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 666 ft to 703 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Banks a point to point trail?
      Outer Banks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Banks?
      Outer Banks is 860 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Banks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Banks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Outer Banks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Banks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Banks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Outer Banks. The trail is 860 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Banks?
      Outer Banks is a very popular trail. There have been 1,507 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,878 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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