more stats
1,850 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:01:51
Avg time
-78 ft
Altitude change
992 ft
Altitude min
1,077 ft
Altitude max
1,071 ft
Altitude start
994 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-37.7%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
430 ft
Distance climb
850 ft
Distance down
571 ft
Distance flat
00:01:51
Avg time

Racecourse Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bunker Hill Trails
    Salem, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #227983 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84522 in Trail Running
    • #441289 in Hiking
    • #40223 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2,888 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #1,620 in Trail Running
    • #7,970 in Hiking
    • #1,666 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Racecourse Down is a 1,850 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Salem New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 15 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Racecourse Down Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2026 @ 6:50am (America/New_York)
Sep 21, 2026
 The extension of Racecourse Down is now complete, it now finishes through the rock wall into the field where RC Up starts.
Sep 3, 2026 @ 5:16pm (America/New_York)
Sep 3, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 @ 7:26am (America/New_York)
Jul 1, 2026
 Trails are open!
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on Sep 21, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Racecourse Down located?
      Racecourse Down is located in Bunker Hill Trails, Salem, New York, United States. It is part of the Bunker Hill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.20541, -73.40003.
      ▼ How hard is Racecourse Down?
      Racecourse Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Racecourse Down?
      Racecourse Down has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 992 ft to 1,077 ft.
      ▼ Is Racecourse Down a point to point trail?
      Racecourse Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Racecourse Down?
      Racecourse Down is 1,850 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Racecourse Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Racecourse Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Racecourse Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Racecourse Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Racecourse Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Racecourse Down. The trail is 1,850 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Racecourse Down?
      Racecourse Down is a very popular trail. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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