more stats
1,194 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
00:03:10
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
1,669 ft
Altitude min
1,685 ft
Altitude max
1,669 ft
Altitude start
1,686 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
3.3%
Grade min
787 ft
Distance climb
164 ft
Distance flat
00:03:10
Avg time

Skate Ski Loop Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Highland Forest
    Syracuse, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 95 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #289502 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #432856 in Trail Running
    • #94948 in Hiking
    • #7424 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #3,683 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #7,557 in Trail Running
    • #2,257 in Hiking
    • #245 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Grass
  • Snow Grooming
    Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Highland Forest

The start of the Skate Skip Loops. Skate Ski loops use many different segments of wide trail. This segment is parallel and just through the trees to the east of the Pines Junction trail, the primary starting point for classic Nordic skiing.

Access Info

Both Loop A and Loop B start under the large sign.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 20 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Skate Ski Loop Start Trail Reports

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Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:09am (America/New_York)
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Apr 5, 2026 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York)
Apr 5, 2026
 reporter The trail is 100% under water for dozens of feet. Avoid until the sun and wind can dry this out.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skate Ski Loop Start located?
      Skate Ski Loop Start is located in Highland Forest, Syracuse, New York, United States. It is part of the Highland Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.83674, -75.92316.
      ▼ How hard is Skate Ski Loop Start?
      Skate Ski Loop Start is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skate Ski Loop Start?
      Skate Ski Loop Start has 15 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,669 ft to 1,685 ft.
      ▼ Is Skate Ski Loop Start a point to point trail?
      Skate Ski Loop Start is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is grass.
      ▼ How long is Skate Ski Loop Start?
      Skate Ski Loop Start is 1,194 ft long. The trail type is grass.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skate Ski Loop Start?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skate Ski Loop Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skate Ski Loop Start? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skate Ski Loop Start are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skate Ski Loop Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Skate Ski Loop Start. The trail is 1,194 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skate Ski Loop Start?
      Skate Ski Loop Start is a moderately popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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