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1,273 ft
Distance
-59 ft
Descent
00:01:18
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
1,677 ft
Altitude min
1,738 ft
Altitude max
1,738 ft
Altitude start
1,677 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
1,250 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:01:18
Avg time
Lock & Dam Spur Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaBlack River Wild Forest - North
Old Forge, New York -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
- 95 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerNew York State DEC
Spur trail providing access to an old Lock & Dam on the Moose River
Access Info
The trail can be accessed from either the Green Street Bridge parking area or the Bisby Road parking area. Green Street Bridge is approximately 0.6 miles from the Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station on Rt 28 in Thendara. The Bisby Road Trail parking area is approximately 1.5 miles from the Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station on Rt 28 in Thendara. The trail can also be shuttled from the Bisby Road trail head or even the McCauley Mountain Ski Area Lodge if a larger ride including nearby Maple Ridge / McCauley trails is planned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 27 rides
- Last: Apr 24, 2026
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Directions to lock--dam-spur trailhead
(43.689490, -75.008270)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lock & Dam Spur
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Where is Lock & Dam Spur located?
Lock & Dam Spur is located in Black River Wild Forest - North, Old Forge, New York, United States. It is part of the Black River Wild Forest - North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.68949, -75.00827.
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How hard is Lock & Dam Spur?
Lock & Dam Spur is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lock & Dam Spur?
The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,677 ft to 1,738 ft.
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Is Lock & Dam Spur a point to point trail?
Lock & Dam Spur is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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