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 5.0 (3)
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  2. NY
  3. …Adirondack Region
  4. Shaker Mountain Wild Forest
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“A down hill only, technical descent for int/advanced riders. ”

Todd Sheehan
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Singletrack

2,003' 611 m

High

1,814' 553 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

189' 58 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (7°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

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Features Drops/Jumps

Description

Ambush is a down hill only, technical decent. The trail itself is not too steep, however it features several big rock rolls that are steep, and mandatory. A few of them are definitely worth taking a look at/walking before going full send, as the line choice can be very important. Connects to North Country, to climb back up to the saddle hub.

Contacts

Local Club: Adirondack Foothills Trail Alliance (AFTA)

Shared By:

Todd Sheehan with improvements by Walker Rosewood
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  5.0 from 3 votes

#2

in Shaker Mountain Wild Forest

#2121

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in New York

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Steeper than it looks.
Oct 15, 2026 near Glovers…, NY
Rock Rolls
Oct 15, 2026 near Glovers…, NY
Skinny near top of trail.
Oct 15, 2026 near Glovers…, NY

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