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4,028 ft
Distance
258 ft
Climb
-323 ft
Descent
00:04:32
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
283 ft
Altitude min
372 ft
Altitude max
349 ft
Altitude start
283 ft
Altitude end
-1.637%
Grade
-52.349%
Grade max
52.085%
Grade min
1,942 ft
Distance climb
1,858 ft
Distance down
227 ft
Distance flat
00:04:32
Avg time

Shaker Gorge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mohawk River State Park
    Schenectady, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #259776 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #262357 in Trail Running
    • #278456 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
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    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Shaker Gorge Loop is a 4,028 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Schenectady New York. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shaker Gorge Loop

        ▼ Where is Shaker Gorge Loop located?
        Shaker Gorge Loop is located in Mohawk River State Park, Schenectady, New York, United States. It is part of the Mohawk River State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.81016, -73.85737.
        ▼ How hard is Shaker Gorge Loop?
        Shaker Gorge Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.637%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shaker Gorge Loop?
        Shaker Gorge Loop has 258 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 323 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 283 ft to 372 ft.
        ▼ Is Shaker Gorge Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Shaker Gorge Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Shaker Gorge Loop?
        Shaker Gorge Loop is 4,028 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shaker Gorge Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shaker Gorge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shaker Gorge Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shaker Gorge Loop are:
        • July (5 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Shaker Gorge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shaker Gorge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shaker Gorge Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Shaker Gorge Loop. The trail is 4,028 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shaker Gorge Loop?
        Shaker Gorge Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 66 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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