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2,671 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:06:52
Avg time
-151 ft
Altitude change
1,672 ft
Altitude min
1,824 ft
Altitude max
1,823 ft
Altitude start
1,673 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
2,106 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:06:52
Avg time

Risk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dewey Mountain
    Saranac Lake, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103390 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #243724 in Trail Running
    • #78345 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Risk is one of the older trails at Dewey. It is most commonly ridden clockwise, but the eastern portion rides fine CCW as well.

Risk starts at the top of Operation. It starts out with some gradual climbing and then you punch up a steep exposed rock before coming to an intersection with the east side of Mumbly Peg. Traverse toward the west but instead of heading left toward the east side of Mumbly Peg (and eventually Sorry), Risk continues down the west side of Risk to the base area. This line takes you through the feature which inspired the name of this trail, which is a log bridge to rock garden combination. This challenging section can get slippery at times, but is a hoot when you hit it right. Afterward you'll find a rock wall ride and some tight twisty turns before you reach the lodge.

Note: One can string together a great descent by riding down either branch of Mumbly Peg and then tacking on the west side of Risk to finish.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 139 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:38am (America/New_York)
Jul 7, 2026
 reporter The trails are finally drying out. Please walk wet areas to avoid creating ruts. Thanks!
Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:37am (America/New_York)
Jul 7, 2026
 reporter The trails are finally drying out. Please walk wet areas to avoid creating ruts. Thanks!
May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York)
May 27, 2026
 reporter Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden right now.
Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Too wet & fragile for ridin -- expect Dewey to start firming up at the end of May/early June. Will update if it's sooner than that.
Jun 6, 2025 @ 5:11am
Jun 6, 2025
 reporter Wet conditions still abound and may rear their head after a bit of rain. Please turn back if you're leaving ruts.
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        Routes with this trail

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        Summit and a half
        ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 688 ft • 22 • Loop •
        This is a challenging route which summits Dewey and then climbs partway back up to descend the switchbacks...
        26
        First loop for Sean and Chad
        2 miles • 447 ft • 8 •
        Great way to loop Chutes and Ladders
        4.0 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Risk

        ▼ Where is Risk located?
        Risk is located in Dewey Mountain, Saranac Lake, New York, United States. It is part of the Dewey Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.31539, -74.14668.
        ▼ How hard is Risk?
        Risk is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Risk?
        Risk has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,672 ft to 1,824 ft.
        ▼ Is Risk a point to point trail?
        Risk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Risk?
        Risk is 2,671 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Risk?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Risk. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Risk?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Risk are:
        • July (35 activities)
        • September (15 activities)
        • June (13 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Risk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Risk are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Risk?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Risk. The trail is 2,671 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Risk?
        Risk is a moderately popular trail. There have been 308 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 329 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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