more stats
2,251 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:04:09
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
395 ft
Altitude min
427 ft
Altitude max
401 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
801 ft
Distance climb
633 ft
Distance down
810 ft
Distance flat
00:04:09
Avg time

The Bobs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Schenectady Central Park
    Schenectady, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82528 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122558 in Trail Running
    • #104745 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,225 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,208 in Trail Running
    • #2,418 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Check out the elevation chart - this bowl of spaghetti spills up and down a hill side with lots of 180 direction and elevation changes. Remember - enter wide!

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 145 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 814 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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on Sep 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Schenectady Central Park Full Loop 2020
      ★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 216 ft • 20 • Loop •
      Once here in person, look for the white trail markers on the left just past the entrance gate. Follow...
      2.5 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Bobs located?
      The Bobs is located in Schenectady Central Park, Schenectady, New York, United States. It is part of the Schenectady Central Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.79692, -73.9044.
      ▼ How hard is The Bobs?
      The Bobs is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Bobs?
      The Bobs has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 395 ft to 427 ft.
      ▼ Is The Bobs a point to point trail?
      The Bobs is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Bobs?
      The Bobs is 2,251 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Bobs?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Bobs. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Bobs?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Bobs are:
      • June (66 activities)
      • April (53 activities)
      • July (52 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Bobs? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Bobs are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Bobs?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Bobs. The trail is 2,251 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Bobs?
      The Bobs is a very popular trail. There have been 3,885 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,216 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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