more stats
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
Avg time

Salsa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gurney Lane
    Queensbury, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62820 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #917 in Mountain Biking · New York State
  • 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.

Tags
BermsFlowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 132 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,297 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
Status:
on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to salsa trailhead (43.370720, -73.703920)
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      Routes with this trail

      37
      Gurney Loop - All the Goods
      ★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 777 ft • 29 • Loop •
      Gurney Loop. Hits all the best trails and is climb friendly.
      13
      Closer to the Heart
      ★ 1.0 • 3,478 ft • 73 ft • 12 •
      New official trails are being added to Rush Pond 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
      4.1 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 11%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 11%
      1 ★ 11%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      Gforce73
      Great flow up and down , amazing trails, trails and intersections labeled great. First time visiting this incredible place and I cannot wait to go back.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salsa?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Salsa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Salsa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salsa are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Salsa?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Salsa. The trail is 2,930 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Salsa?
      Salsa is a very popular trail. There have been 4,189 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,960 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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