more stats
4,931 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-286 ft
Descent
00:07:53
Avg time
-283 ft
Altitude change
1,085 ft
Altitude min
1,372 ft
Altitude max
1,372 ft
Altitude start
1,089 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
4,281 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:07:53
Avg time

Ante Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hardy Road
    Wilmington, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55506 in Trail Running
    • #104373 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(NYSDEC)

As the trail name implies, riding up this way is recommended. It's not a bad option for the descent either- just be heads up for climbing traffic.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 341 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Ante Up Trail Reports

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Jul 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm (America/New_York)
Jul 6, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:26pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
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Aug 2, 2025 @ 2:01pm
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May 14, 2025 @ 6:35pm
May 14, 2025
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Status:
on Jul 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ante-up trailhead (44.359290, -73.790880)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      etasber
      Great CLIMBING trail. A lot of turns which maintain a nice steady climb. That and a lot of embedded Rock keep your mind busy/distracted and not thinking about the climb.
      tbrennan43
      Good trail! Solid design using side hill and adequate switch backs. Mostly good drainage. All in all it's a fun climb, not very technical, great way to warm up and get to the top.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ante Up located?
      Ante Up is located in Hardy Road, Wilmington, New York, United States. It is part of the Hardy Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.35929, -73.79088.
      ▼ How hard is Ante Up?
      Ante Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ante Up?
      Ante Up has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 286 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,085 ft to 1,372 ft.
      ▼ Is Ante Up a point to point trail?
      Ante Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ante Up?
      Ante Up is 4,931 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ante Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ante Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ante Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ante Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ante Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Ante Up. The trail is 4,931 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ante Up?
      Ante Up is a very popular trail. There have been 1,270 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,467 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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