more stats
459 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:00:52
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
405 ft
Altitude min
409 ft
Altitude max
407 ft
Altitude start
410 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
30 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:00:52
Avg time

Red Swingline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Schenectady Central Park
    Schenectady, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #192197 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122524 in Trail Running
    • #112353 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,455 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,207 in Trail Running
    • #2,571 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Goes up a short steep hill and then back down; good for maxing your HR if you're into that.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 159 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 783 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Swingline located?
      Red Swingline is located in Schenectady Central Park, Schenectady, New York, United States. It is part of the Schenectady Central Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.79649, -73.90276.
      ▼ How hard is Red Swingline?
      Red Swingline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Swingline?
      Red Swingline has 3 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 405 ft to 409 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Swingline a point to point trail?
      Red Swingline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Swingline?
      Red Swingline is 459 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Swingline?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Swingline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Swingline?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Swingline are:
      • June (63 activities)
      • July (54 activities)
      • October (53 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Red Swingline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Swingline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Swingline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Red Swingline. The trail is 459 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Swingline?
      Red Swingline is a very popular trail. There have been 3,637 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,903 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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