more stats
650 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:00:50
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
1,698 ft
Altitude min
1,732 ft
Altitude max
1,698 ft
Altitude start
1,729 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
446 ft
Distance climb
125 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:00:50
Avg time

Y9 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shindagin Hollow State Forest
    Ithaca, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #153874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #271762 in Trail Running
    • #91699 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York DEC

Connector trail

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 168 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Y9 Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2025 @ 12:48pm
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Jul 3, 2025 @ 5:15pm
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Sep 21, 2024 @ 3:32pm
Sep 21, 2024
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.
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on Aug 3, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Y9 located?
      Y9 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 42.34396, -76.35461.
      ▼ How hard is Y9?
      Y9 is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Y9?
      Y9 has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,698 ft to 1,732 ft.
      ▼ Is Y9 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Y9 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Y9?
      Y9 is 650 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Y9?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Y9. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Y9? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Y9 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Y9?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Y9. The trail is 650 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Y9?
      Y9 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,203 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,546 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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