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4.6 miles
Distance
626 ft
Climb
-619 ft
Descent
00:50:30
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
896 ft
Altitude min
1,069 ft
Altitude max
929 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
-25.2%
Grade max
28.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:50:30
Avg time

Perimeter Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peck Hill State Forest
    New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64572 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78967 in Trail Running
    • #76079 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York State Depertment of Environmental Conservation

Perimeter trail with some climbing and downhill flow. Packed single track surface with some loamy areas. Rolling hills with a few punchy climbs. Dense hardwood canopy in the summer with open views once the leaves have fallen. Surface drains well and is quite rideable after rains.

Disclaimer

Hunting is allowed. Wear bright colors during hunting season. NYS regular deer season 3rd weekend October to first weekend December.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 170 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Perimeter Loop Trail Reports

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May 6, 2023 @ 6:24am
May 6, 2023
Apr 23, 2022 @ 7:12pm
Apr 23, 2022
 Rode the trail yesterday. The trail surface was in great condition but it was covered in fallen branches. I got most of them cleared out so it...
Apr 10, 2022 @ 4:24pm
Apr 10, 2022
 Trail was in great shape despite all the recent rain. A little wet but no standing water and totally rideable.
Jun 13, 2021 @ 5:40pm
Jun 13, 2021
 Loooong up and down winding trail with moderate elevation changes and lots of switchbacks. A few rooty sections but nothing terribly technical on...
Mar 23, 2020 @ 2:23am
Mar 23, 2020
 Counter clockwise from the gate icy areas. Hate to say studs recommended. Few large trees down. Target practice in the south across the roads. Not...
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on May 6, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to perimeter-loop-226428 trailhead (43.053660, -74.401980)
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        2 Reviews & Comments

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        Super fun loop. Lots of ups and downs, well worth a ride.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Perimeter Loop

        ▼ Where is Perimeter Loop located?
        Perimeter Loop is located in Peck Hill State Forest, New York, United States. It is part of the Peck Hill State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.05366, -74.40198.
        ▼ How hard is Perimeter Loop?
        Perimeter Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Perimeter Loop?
        Perimeter Loop has 626 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 619 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 896 ft to 1,069 ft.
        ▼ Is Perimeter Loop a point to point trail?
        Perimeter Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Perimeter Loop?
        Perimeter Loop is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Perimeter Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Perimeter Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Perimeter Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Perimeter Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Perimeter Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 55 minutes to ride Perimeter Loop. The trail is 4.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Perimeter Loop?
        Perimeter Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 682 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,033 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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