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5,151 ft
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
1,048 ft
High Point
66 ft
Altitude change
960 ft
Altitude min
982 ft
Altitude start
1,047 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
24.6%
Grade min
2,500 ft
Distance climb
1,601 ft
Distance down
1,050 ft
Distance flat

Racecourse Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bunker Hill Trails
    Salem, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • 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
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Starts in the field and climbs up the side hill. Can also be ridden as a fun decent. It was the first mile of the NICA races held on the property.

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Racecourse Up located?
      Racecourse Up 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 43.20612, -73.40203.
      ▼ How hard is Racecourse Up?
      Racecourse Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Racecourse Up?
      Racecourse Up has 127 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 960 ft to 1,048 ft.
      ▼ Is Racecourse Up a point to point trail?
      Racecourse Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Racecourse Up?
      Racecourse Up is 5,151 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Racecourse Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Racecourse Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Racecourse Up?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Racecourse Up are:
      • August (6 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Racecourse Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Racecourse Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Racecourse Up?
      Racecourse Up is a very popular trail. There have been 25 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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