New York · Mountain biking

MTB trail

0.5 mi
round trip
140 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

This short mountain biking route sits in New York, about a mile from the village of Shakers. It is an out-and-back trail of roughly a mile, with a high point of about 319 feet and a low of about 309 feet. The climb is moderate, with the steepest stretch at about 0.48 miles in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Albany show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 74°F, while winter brings regular snow days from December through February. Several hiking trails lie within a few miles, including the Forts Ferry Loop at about 2.5 miles and the Erie Canal Towpath Community Connector Trail at about 2.6 miles. The Bird Watching Loop is about 3 miles away, and the Karner Barrens East Blue Trail is about 3.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit MTB trail

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 16°

      12 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      36° / 18°

      11 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 26°

      12 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 37°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      71° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 62°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 61°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 53°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 32°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      38° / 23°

      13 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Albany Ap, NY, 0.9 mi away at 312 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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