Jim Schug Trail

General Information

* Name/Location of Trail
Jim Schug Trail

(check all that apply)

Hiking
Biking
Horse
Describe any major attractions along the trail:

(e.g., waterfall, scenic vista, historic feature, etc.)

Fitness Trail, self guided story signs in beginning, historic plaques, Dryden Lake and Dryden Lake Park, fishing platform.
Direction Of Trail
Benches
One way
Length of the trail

(from sign/brochure or from AllTrails app)

4 1/10 miles
Yes
No
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
The trail begins next to a parking lot that is asphalt, so it is quite firm. Access from each parking area to the trail can be both asphalt and crushed gravel/dirt.
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
36 inches
Distance from the parking area to the trailhead

(If no accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to the trailhead)

20 feet

(see instructions)

Yes

(check all that apply)

Crushed rock
Grass
Gravel
Stone dust
Soil
Width of the trail tread at its narrowest point:

(at least 36")

112 inches
How long is the narrowest point in trail?
112 feet
Steepest running slope or grade on the trail:
23 %
How long is the steepest running slope on trail?
5 feet
How long is the entire slope that contains the steepest slope?
5 feet
Steepest cross-slope on the trail:
1 %

(e.g., bridges, boardwalks, gorges)

Yes
Describe any protruding objects or obstructions along the trail:
Benches along the trail may protrude a little into the trail, however there is ample room for maneuvering.
Link to map, information, waypoints, and photos of trail:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/jim-schug-trail

Comments

Crossing the road multiple times to continue the trail, walk over multiple bridges, the trail overall is mostly flat because it was old railroad bed, it has exercise stations along the way, has a story telling telling in the beginning, dog bags are offered at each "major crossing". The steepest portion is a short section transitioning from the trail onto a bridge. There is very minimum cross trail slope for the entire trail.