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1,014 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
1,707 ft
Altitude min
1,754 ft
Altitude max
1,707 ft
Altitude start
1,745 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
584 ft
Distance climb
364 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Y4 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83521 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #256676 in Trail Running
    • #76492 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York DEC

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Y4 is a 1,014 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ithaca New York. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Jul 3, 2025 @ 5:15pm
Jul 3, 2025
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
Mar 22, 2023 @ 2:26am
Mar 22, 2023
snow melting. trails probably not rideable until May.
Mar 21, 2022 @ 2:29pm
Mar 21, 2022
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Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
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        Directions to y4 trailhead (42.340000, -76.358490)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Y4

        Where is Y4 located?
        Y4 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 42.34, -76.35849.
        How hard is Y4?
        Y4 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Y4?
        Y4 has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,707 ft to 1,754 ft.
        Is Y4 a point to point trail?
        Yes, Y4 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Y4?
        Y4 is 1,014 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Y4?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Y4. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Y4?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Y4 are:
        • July (32 activities)
        • September (20 activities)
        • June (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Y4? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Y4 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Y4?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Y4. The trail is 1,014 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Y4?
        Y4 is a very popular trail. There have been 911 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,068 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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