more stats
1,257 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
00:04:02
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
1,764 ft
Altitude min
1,826 ft
Altitude max
1,764 ft
Altitude start
1,827 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1,050 ft
Distance climb
85 ft
Distance flat
00:04:02
Avg time

Vanderkamp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Highland Forest
    Syracuse, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111453 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #361344 in Trail Running
    • #145402 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,651 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,507 in Trail Running
    • #3,310 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Onondaga County

Short, single track riding trail. Recently renovated, replacing an eroded fall-line section with more sustainable traversals and turns.

Access Info

The bottom end is a right turn off the East Rim ski trail, not too far from the Pines Junction. It is marked with a "V" sign and begins by crossing a small culvert pipe.
The top end is at a "T" intersection of park roads, where the east Rim singletrack levels out from the climb from Pines Junction and intersects the very end of Road 5.

Tags
Skinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 208 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      This trail was a mess, like maybe someone threw a bunch of crap all over the trail to deter bikers. The trails here are poorly labeled and many aren’t on trail forks to begin with.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vanderkamp located?
      Vanderkamp 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 42.83068, -75.91981.
      ▼ How hard is Vanderkamp?
      Vanderkamp is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vanderkamp?
      Vanderkamp has 62 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,764 ft to 1,826 ft.
      ▼ Is Vanderkamp a point to point trail?
      Vanderkamp is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vanderkamp?
      Vanderkamp is 1,257 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vanderkamp?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vanderkamp. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Vanderkamp? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vanderkamp are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vanderkamp?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Vanderkamp. The trail is 1,257 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vanderkamp?
      Vanderkamp is a moderately popular trail. There have been 293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 369 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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