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4,301 ft
Distance
132 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:10:17
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
820 ft
Altitude min
870 ft
Altitude max
837 ft
Altitude start
857 ft
Altitude end
0.473%
Grade
-19.263%
Grade max
20.451%
Grade min
1,918 ft
Distance climb
1,759 ft
Distance down
624 ft
Distance flat
00:10:17
Avg time

Violets's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Downerville State Forest
    Russell, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #85203 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #366887 in Trail Running
    • #357036 in Hiking
    • #10480 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,270 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,627 in Trail Running
    • #7,263 in Hiking
    • #262 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    NYS DEC

Violet's Loop was recently built with the novice mountain biker in mind. Gentle ups and downs with a few easy switchbacks. Wide tread and good line of sight.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Apr 12, 2026
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Violets's Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 19, 2026 @ 6:28am (America/New_York)
Apr 19, 2026
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leaf blown and trees removed. brown pow!
Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:16pm (America/New_York)
Apr 10, 2026
 reporter
One downed tree, two deadmen. Brush has been cleared.
Apr 12, 2020 @ 9:11am
Apr 12, 2020
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Sep 28, 2018 @ 7:58pm
Sep 28, 2018
 Really nice green trail. Thanks for building a good novice trail. Yeah! Leaf covered and occasionally hard to see today, but def rideable.
May 12, 2017 @ 1:54pm
May 12, 2017
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Status:
on Apr 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Warm up loop for Nat
      4 miles • 255 ft • 11 •
      Good mellow warm up lap at D'ville. Keep moving if the suns out so the bugs cant catch ya!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Violets's Loop located?
      Violets's Loop is located in Downerville State Forest, Russell, New York, United States. It is part of the Downerville State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.43155, -75.10261.
      ▼ How hard is Violets's Loop?
      Violets's Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.473%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Violets's Loop?
      Violets's Loop has 132 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 820 ft to 870 ft.
      ▼ Is Violets's Loop a point to point trail?
      Violets's Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Violets's Loop?
      Violets's Loop is 4,301 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Violets's Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Violets's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Violets's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Violets's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Violets's Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Violets's Loop. The trail is 4,301 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Violets's Loop?
      Violets's Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 25 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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