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SaveDownsville trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking and Trail Running. Scenery includes creeks. Common trail features include bridges. Amenities include water sources. Popular destinations include Cannonsville Reservoir.
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- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
7 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 11, 2026Hike Stats
- Global Ranking
- #4,971
- State Ranking
- #56
- Trails (view details)
- 35
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 7
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,314 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,355 ft
- Reports
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 25
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Cannonsville Reservoir
Popular Downsville Hiking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 745 ft • 93 ft • 2 • • hike
Trail from Route 10 to the FLT Trail to the fire tower. Short walk on Route 10 to a large parking lot to the east.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 96 ft • 1 • • hike
Mixed track over Old NY 10 and railroad beds along the Delaware River to Beerston, one of the communities taken for the reservoir construction. Follow the bypass at the east end if the DEP gun range is being used.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 803 ft • 1 • • hike
The Loomis Brook ford has a cable assist, but use the bypass if water is high. The section between this trailhead and route 10 is closed during hunting season as there is a private parcel in the route. There is a hunting closure bypass.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 426 ft • 1 • • hike
Robust climb to the highest point in this region. Private property next to Chamberlain Brook Road before reaching watershed space.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 1,332 ft • 1 • • hike
Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4,872 ft • 588 ft • • hike
Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 52 ft • • hike
Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
Downsville Routes
7 miles • 1,637 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLT - Fire Tower Access Trail | Apr 15, 2024 @ 7:42am Apr 15, 2024 | Ideal | Lovinthepinetrees |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CheyennewsCWSP | wishlist | trail | activity #77820361 | Aug 10, 2025 @ 6:27am Aug 10, 2025 |
| Lovinthepinetrees | comment | report | activity #51268927 | Apr 16, 2024 @ 7:11am Apr 16, 2024 |
| Lovinthepinetrees | add | report | activity #51268628 | Apr 16, 2024 @ 7:03am Apr 16, 2024 |
| PlumbBobM | add | route | activity #33121035 | Sep 1, 2022 @ 8:26am Sep 1, 2022 |
| PlumbBobM | add | trail | activity #28746571 and 1 more | Apr 26, 2022 @ 5:06pm Apr 26, 2022 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | This section of the FLT from the access point... | Apr 16, 2024 @ 7:11am Apr 16, 2024 |
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Epic Hike 50k0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Gravel Bike | 25 | 21 miles | 1,857 ft | 8 miles | 1,355 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Hike | 35 | 41 miles | 4,314 ft | 18 miles | 1,355 ft | #4,971 | #56 | 1 | 1 | 43 | ||
| Trail Running | 7 | 20 miles | 2,451 ft | 9 miles | 1,214 ft | #9,320 | #146 | 1 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to hike in Downsville?
Downsville has 1 areas to explore for hiking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated hiking trails in Downsville?
The highest rated hiking trails in Downsville are:
- FLT - Fire Tower Access Trail (0/5)
- FLT - Speedwell Mountain (0/5)
- Cannonsville Connector (0/5)
- FLT - Beerston (0/5)
- FLT - Loomis Brook (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to hike in Downsville?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike in Downsville are:
- July (1 activities)
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Where can I park to hike in Downsville?
There are 13 parking locations listed in Downsville. The most popular parking spots are:
- Parking - NY 268
- Parking - Tower Rd E
- Parking - Beers Brook Road
- Parking - Houck Mountain Rd/Beers Brook Rd
- Parking - Chase Brook Road
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What is the longest trail in Downsville?
The longest trail in Downsville is FLT - Speedwell Mountain at 9.0 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Downsville?
Downsville has a total of 35 trails. Browse top hiking trails in Downsville to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Downsville?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Downsville is FLT - Speedwell Mountain with 406 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Downsville?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Downsville is FLT - Speedwell Mountain with 384 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Downsville?
Downsville supports the following activities: Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest hiking trails in Downsville?
The steepest hiking trail in Downsville is FLT - Fire Tower Access Trail with an average grade of 12.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Downsville?
Out of 1 trails:
- Clear / Green: 1
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What are the most popular hiking routes in Downsville?
The most popular hiking routes in Downsville are: View all hiking routes in Downsville.
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What is the highest summit in Downsville?
The highest summit in Downsville is Fork Mountain at 741 m elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Downsville?
There are 2 notable sights in Downsville. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Downsville.
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What are the most popular hiking trails in Downsville?
The most popular hiking trails in Downsville are:
- FLT - Fire Tower Access Trail
- FLT - Speedwell Mountain
- Cannonsville Connector
- FLT - Beerston
- FLT - Loomis Brook
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What are the best beginner hike trails in Downsville?
The best beginner hiking trails in Downsville are:
- FLT - Fire Tower Access Trail (0/5)
- Cannonsville Connector (0/5)
- FLT - Beerston (0/5)
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