Holy Moly, Trifecta, and Headlands loop

This loop is generally rated as intermediate, or 'blue' singletrack, designed with mountain biking in mind. While much of the riding is mellow, you can expect a fun mix of ups and downs, banked turns, and rollers. There's typically a stiff climb required to reach the main trail network from the parking area. Headlands is a popular green difficulty singletrack for descent, with a blue climb, while both Trifecta and Holy Moly are popular blue difficulty singletracks.

The Graphite Range Community Forest is particularly scenic in spring and summer, when it's lush and green. This makes those seasons ideal for riding the loop, offering a beautiful backdrop to your mountain biking experience.

Parking is available to access the Graphite Range Community Forest trails. Be aware that reaching the main trail network from the parking area typically involves a stiff climb.

No, there are no permits or entrance fees required to access the trails within the Graphite Range Community Forest. It's a public recreational resource.

Yes, the trails in the Graphite Range Community Forest are generally multi-use, and dogs are permitted. Please ensure your dog is leashed and you follow all local regulations.

You'll ride through woods that are lush and green in spring and summer, with various bird species like ovenbirds and pileated woodpeckers audible. The trails feature Adirondack chairs for resting, boardwalks, and bridges. You might also discover historic foundations and hidden caves, all designed to evoke the feeling of the Adirondacks closer to the Capital Region.

Yes, pedal-assist, Class 1 e-bikes are permitted on the trails within the Graphite Range Community Forest.

Most of the trails in the Graphite Range Community Forest, including sections of this loop, are multi-use and open to both mountain bikers and hikers.

Yes, the Graphite Range Community Forest is part of a larger vision to create a 50-mile trail network, known as the Sarah B. Foulke Friendship Trails system. This system aims to eventually connect to other areas like Moreau Lake State Park.

The trails in the Graphite Range Community Forest are maintained by the Saratoga Mountain Bike Association, ensuring they remain in great condition for riders and hikers.

The terrain consists of rolling and flowing singletrack. While there are ups and downs, banked turns, and rollers, the trails are largely free of large rocks and roots, though some areas may have exposed bedrock. It offers a fun and engaging ride.

Given the 'stiff climb' from the parking area to the main network, consider your energy levels. Headlands, at 1.25 miles, is a popular green difficulty singletrack that serves as a common descent route, so planning your loop to incorporate it as a downhill section can be a rewarding strategy.