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4,150 ft
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:13:26
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
658 ft
Altitude min
681 ft
Altitude max
666 ft
Altitude start
663 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
1,132 ft
Distance climb
1,066 ft
Distance down
1,949 ft
Distance flat
00:13:26
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Upper Canyon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daniels Road State Forest
    Saratoga Springs, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80206 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108229 in Trail Running
    • #119703 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Upper Canyon Loop is a 4,150 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Saratoga Springs New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles average
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  • 52 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 347 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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        Directions to upper-canyon-loop trailhead (43.132380, -73.794460)
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        Routes with this trail

        232
        Advanced 20 Mile Route
        ★ 2.4 • 21 miles • 1,927 ft • 27 •
        Mighty SMBA Challenge 2025 Route
        264
        Daniels: The Whole Enchilada
        ★ 2.4 • 21 miles • 1,911 ft • 27 • Loop •
        Full tour of Daniels Rd./SMBA with a focus on single track with minimal backtracking
        149
        Northern Tour
        13 miles • 1,383 ft • 16 •
        Split the best of Daniels Road into two routes, the Eastern Tour and the Northern Tour
        5.0 ★★★★★
        3 Ratings
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Upper Canyon Loop located?
        Upper Canyon Loop is located in Daniels Road State Forest, Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. It is part of the Daniels Road State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.13238, -73.79446.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Canyon Loop?
        Upper Canyon Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Canyon Loop?
        Upper Canyon Loop has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 658 ft to 681 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Canyon Loop a point to point trail?
        Upper Canyon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Canyon Loop?
        Upper Canyon Loop is 4,150 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Canyon Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Canyon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Canyon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Canyon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Canyon Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Upper Canyon Loop. The trail is 4,150 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Canyon Loop?
        Upper Canyon Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,282 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,643 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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