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1,450 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:05:15
Avg time
-59 ft
Altitude change
1,144 ft
Altitude min
1,224 ft
Altitude max
1,203 ft
Altitude start
1,145 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-15.6%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
410 ft
Distance climb
981 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:05:15
Avg time

The Grinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    High Flats State Forest (7 Springs)
    Colton, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #126589 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #291684 in Trail Running
    • #287767 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    NYS DEC

So named as it is the final leg of the long, grinding climb to a high point at 7 Springs. It will take you to the top from either side from the Climber or Kenny's. It is a moderately technical piece of single track.

As part of a longer DH segment ride from intersection of the Grinder and Clarkson connector trail (at The Point) on to Kenny's all the way to The Skinnies. That whole segment is a challenging, fast piece of trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Jun 23, 2026
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The Grinder Trail Reports

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May 4, 2025 @ 6:51am
May 4, 2025
 Spring 2025. Maintained and in good shape.
May 4, 2025 @ 6:47am
May 4, 2025
 Spring 2025. Maintained and in good shape.
May 4, 2025 @ 6:43am
May 4, 2025
 Spring 2025. Maintained and in good condition
May 7, 2020 @ 2:52pm
May 7, 2020
 In great shape.
Jun 30, 2019 @ 7:31pm
Jun 30, 2019
 reporter Trees down and needs to be raked
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Clarkson ECCC Enduro
      3 miles • 849 ft • 21 • Race •
      5 Stage Enduro course for Clarkson's 2019 ECCC Race
      Clarkson ECCC XC Archived
      3 miles • 327 ft • 5 • Race •
      Clarkson University is hosting an ECCC race on Saturday, September 28th at Seven Springs. This is part of...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Grinder located?
      The Grinder is located in High Flats State Forest (7 Springs), Colton, New York, United States. It is part of the High Flats State Forest (7 Springs) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.57353, -74.86231.
      ▼ How hard is The Grinder?
      The Grinder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Grinder?
      The Grinder has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,144 ft to 1,224 ft.
      ▼ How long is The Grinder?
      The Grinder is 1,450 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Grinder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Grinder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Grinder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Grinder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Grinder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride The Grinder. The trail is 1,450 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Grinder?
      The Grinder is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 34 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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