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2.3 miles
Distance
237 ft
Climb
-232 ft
Descent
00:14:45
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
628 ft
Altitude min
752 ft
Altitude max
628 ft
Altitude start
630 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
4,386 ft
Distance climb
3,980 ft
Distance down
3,648 ft
Distance flat
00:14:45
Avg time

Skytop Main Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Skytop Quarry
    Syracuse, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120603 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297085 in Trail Running
    • #289197 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,761 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,331 in Trail Running
    • #6,002 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, DJ
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Apr-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Pump Track, Rock Face, Skinny, Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Very technical roller coaster trail with a pump track in the beginning and a jump section plus some skinnies. Outer loop is mainly singletrack with a short pump track section in the middle. Many trails to mix up the ride every time. Trails are just as much fun in either direction.

Access Info

Skytop Rd, NY 13210, trail starts above the parking lot, should see some rubble and stuff leading up to trail head.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Skytop Main Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2023 @ 11:01am
Aug 30, 2023
 Wet in certain spots overgrown in others but all soon to be resolved
Apr 23, 2023 @ 7:41pm
Apr 23, 2023
 Muddy conditions as expected after the rain
Aug 14, 2022 @ 7:22am
Aug 14, 2022
Mar 20, 2021 @ 9:38am
Mar 20, 2021
Mar 17, 2021 @ 11:54am
Mar 17, 2021
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on Aug 30, 2023
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Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skytop Main Loop located?
      Skytop Main Loop is located in Skytop Quarry, Syracuse, New York, United States. It is part of the Skytop Quarry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.00856, -76.08894.
      ▼ How hard is Skytop Main Loop?
      Skytop Main Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skytop Main Loop?
      Skytop Main Loop has 237 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 232 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 628 ft to 752 ft.
      ▼ How long is Skytop Main Loop?
      Skytop Main Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skytop Main Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skytop Main Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skytop Main Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skytop Main Loop are:
      • May (11 activities)
      • April (10 activities)
      • November (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Skytop Main Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skytop Main Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skytop Main Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Skytop Main Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skytop Main Loop?
      Skytop Main Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 716 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 717 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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