more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-393 ft
Descent
00:11:47
Avg time
-340 ft
Altitude change
1,534 ft
Altitude min
1,928 ft
Altitude max
1,874 ft
Altitude start
1,535 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-29%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
1,306 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:11:47
Avg time

Yellow 8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Hammond Hill State Forest
    Dryden, New York
  • Ref Number
    Y8
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #249336 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #343966 in Trail Running
    • #323417 in Hiking
    • #23889 in Horseback
    • #20878 in Snowshoeing
    • #7838 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #26456 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #3,170 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,997 in Trail Running
    • #6,573 in Hiking
    • #314 in Horseback
    • #722 in Snowshoeing
    • #130 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #992 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    NYS DEC

Starting from the north end, Yellow 8 briefly climbs before becoming a mostly downhill trail traversing south all the way to Ganowtachgerage Road. Y8 crosses over Yellow 5 and Yellow 7.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yellow 8 located?
      Yellow 8 is located in Hammond Hill State Forest, Dryden, New York, United States. It is part of the Hammond Hill State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.43933, -76.28969.
      ▼ How hard is Yellow 8?
      Yellow 8 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow 8?
      Yellow 8 has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 393 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,534 ft to 1,928 ft.
      ▼ Is Yellow 8 a point to point trail?
      Yellow 8 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yellow 8?
      Yellow 8 is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow 8?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow 8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Yellow 8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow 8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow 8?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Yellow 8. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yellow 8?
      Yellow 8 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 538 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 588 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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