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6.8 miles
Distance
344 ft
Climb
-829 ft
Descent
04:08:22
Avg time
-486 ft
Altitude change
1,558 ft
Altitude min
2,187 ft
Altitude max
2,044 ft
Altitude start
1,558 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
04:08:22
Avg time

Pine Pond Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 45 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Global Ranking
    #100077 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #214127 in E-Biking
    • #298110 in Trail Running
    • #290374 in Hiking
    • #14240 in Dirtbiking
    • #16121 in Snowshoeing
    • #11292 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2780 in Snowmobiling
  • State Ranking
    #1,495 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #822 in E-Biking
    • #5,348 in Trail Running
    • #6,019 in Hiking
    • #1 in Dirtbiking
    • #572 in Snowshoeing
    • #443 in Nordic Skiing
    • #709 in Snowmobiling
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a classic trail that goes from the end of Averyville Road deep into wilderness. Mostly an easy grade and double track, there are a few climbs that are intense and rocky, but they are toward the beginning of the trail and are easy to walk if needs be.

You'll ride through several types of forest, along a mountain stream for a section, and eventually reach Pine Pond which has a campsite and a small beach. Oseeta Lake lies just beyond this pond which is connected to the Saranac Lakes.

This trail is frequented by hikers and dirt bikers/ATVs, so be alert and courteous. The trail is 7 miles long and a mandatory out and back. Be prepared for many hours of pedaling, as you're going mostly downhill on the way out and will be mostly climbing the whole way back. There will be little to no cell service and you are heading 7 miles in almost a straight line into uninhabited wilderness.

Be wary of mud holes, they may be bottomless.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Pine Pond Trail Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2024 @ 6:26am
Jun 12, 2024
Mud/water in low spots. Otherwise all good.
May 10, 2024 @ 7:41am
May 10, 2024
Apr 2, 2024 @ 1:40pm
Apr 2, 2024
Jun 7, 2021 @ 8:56am
Jun 7, 2021
Mar 26, 2021 @ 7:46pm
Mar 26, 2021
Spring has sprung. Don't ride muddy trails. Please wait and allow them to dry first.
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      RipVanBicycle
      Thanks for the posting. I've not done it yet on the bike, but the destination at the beach looks quite nice. This old road is on the edge of the Saranac Lake Wild Forest where it borders the HP Wilderness. It would be best to edit the riding area to Saranac Lake Wild Forest to reduce any confusion or thoughts that bicycles are allowed in Wilderness areas.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pine Pond Trail located?
      Pine Pond Trail is located in Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Lands (Lake Placid), Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Lands (Lake Placid) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.24317, -74.06051.
      ▼ How hard is Pine Pond Trail?
      Pine Pond Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pine Pond Trail?
      Pine Pond Trail has 344 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 829 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,558 ft to 2,187 ft.
      ▼ Is Pine Pond Trail a point to point trail?
      Pine Pond Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pine Pond Trail?
      Pine Pond Trail is 6.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pine Pond Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pine Pond Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pine Pond Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pine Pond Trail are:
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pine Pond Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pine Pond Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pine Pond Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 hours 8 minutes to ride Pine Pond Trail. The trail is 6.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pine Pond Trail?
      Pine Pond Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 19 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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