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2,930 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
666 ft
Altitude min
724 ft
Altitude max
705 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
659 ft
Distance climb
1,358 ft
Distance down
830 ft
Distance flat
00:05:40
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Salsa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gurney Lane
    Queensbury, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #33369 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Salsa is a great flowy trail to ride from top to bottom. Climbing Surf makes for a great loop.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 40 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 12, 2026
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        Directions to salsa trailhead (43.370720, -73.703920)

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        Routes with this trail

        36
        Gurney Loop - All the Goods
        ★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 777 ft • 29 • Loop •
        Gurney Loop. Hits all the best trails and is climb friendly.
        12
        Closer to the Heart
        ★ 1.0 • 3,478 ft • 73 ft • 12 •
        New official trails are being added to area by Town of Queensbury
        13
        Ridge Runner/Race Course Loop
        3 miles • 255 ft • 11 •
        Ridge Runner and Race Course then come back up and take Salsa down

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Salsa

        ▼ Where is Salsa located?
        Salsa is located in Gurney Lane, Queensbury, New York, United States. It is part of the Gurney Lane trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.37072, -73.70392.
        ▼ How hard is Salsa?
        Salsa is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salsa?
        Salsa has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 666 ft to 724 ft.
        ▼ How long is Salsa?
        Salsa is 2,930 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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