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1.6 miles
Distance
149 ft
Climb
-238 ft
Descent
00:13:39
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
1,499 ft
Altitude min
1,675 ft
Altitude max
1,675 ft
Altitude start
1,585 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
2,421 ft
Distance climb
3,950 ft
Distance down
2,136 ft
Distance flat
00:13:39
Avg time

R2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #86995 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349230 in Trail Running
    • #344006 in Hiking
    • #33237 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,298 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,171 in Trail Running
    • #7,135 in Hiking
    • #672 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York DEC

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AI Generated Description

R2 is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ithaca New York. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 143 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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R2 Trail Reports

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May 16, 2023 @ 8:46am
May 16, 2023
great spring conditions (mid-may). dry and clear for most trails
Mar 8, 2023 @ 2:42am
Mar 8, 2023
Winter trail loop on red and yellow trails is good. Packed and groomed snow this week.
Mar 21, 2022 @ 2:29pm
Mar 21, 2022
Surprisingly little mud for how much snow has melted in the past week
Nov 8, 2021 @ 3:38pm
Nov 8, 2021
Perfect dirt. Leaves were blown off today. Only one or two Slighty muddy spots.
Sep 20, 2021 @ 8:40am
Sep 20, 2021
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on May 16, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to r2 trailhead (42.332250, -76.358320)

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      9 miles • 935 ft • 25 • Loop •
      Tour of Red and Yellow trails on West side of Shindagin Hollow State Forest
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      4 ★ 75%
      3 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is R2 located?
      R2 is located in Shindagin Hollow State Forest, Ithaca, New York, United States. It is part of the Shindagin Hollow State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.33225, -76.35832.
      ▼ How hard is R2?
      R2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for R2?
      R2 has 149 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 238 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,499 ft to 1,675 ft.
      ▼ Is R2 a point to point trail?
      Yes, R2 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is R2?
      R2 is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on R2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on R2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride R2?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride R2 are:
      • May (12 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access R2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to R2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride R2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride R2. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is R2?
      R2 is a very popular trail. There have been 776 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 917 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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