more stats
3,002 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:06:39
Avg time
-128 ft
Altitude change
1,608 ft
Altitude min
1,751 ft
Altitude max
1,741 ft
Altitude start
1,614 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
509 ft
Distance climb
1,972 ft
Distance down
522 ft
Distance flat
00:06:39
Avg time

Y1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    Y1
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35839 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #350293 in Trail Running
    • #323736 in Hiking
    • #32206 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #498 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,204 in Trail Running
    • #6,580 in Hiking
    • #635 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York DEC

Y1 connects the main Shindagin Hollow parking lot with the Red and Yellow trail networks.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Y1 Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2025 @ 5:15pm
Jul 3, 2025
Sep 21, 2024 @ 3:32pm
Sep 21, 2024
A little on the dry side, but really smooth, riding well, and fun.
Nov 22, 2023 @ 6:09am
Nov 22, 2023
A few trees down across the trail. Tried to clear them as best I could but beware more may have fallen due to recent storms.
Sep 5, 2023 @ 8:56am
Sep 5, 2023
Trails are riding well
May 16, 2023 @ 8:47am
May 16, 2023
great spring conditions (mid-may). dry and clear for most trails
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on Jul 3, 2025
Wet
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
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      2:47 | 987 | Jun 14, 2020 , Ithaca

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Y1 located?
      Y1 is located in Shindagin Hollow State Forest, Ithaca, New York, United States. It is part of the Shindagin Hollow State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.34052, -76.35498.
      ▼ How hard is Y1?
      Y1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Y1?
      Y1 has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,608 ft to 1,751 ft.
      ▼ Is Y1 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Y1 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Y1?
      Y1 is 3,002 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Y1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Y1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Y1?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Y1 are:
      • August (33 activities)
      • July (30 activities)
      • June (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Y1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Y1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Y1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Y1. The trail is 3,002 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Y1?
      Y1 is a very popular trail. There have been 3,552 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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