more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-573 ft
Descent
00:03:59
Avg time
-568 ft
Altitude change
1,510 ft
Altitude min
2,077 ft
Altitude max
2,077 ft
Altitude start
1,509 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-53.1%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
312 ft
Distance flat
00:03:59
Avg time

Ares Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Greek Peak Mountain Resort
    Cortland, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #111333 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,649 in Mountain Biking · New York State
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Greek Peak Mountain Resort

Ares is a Green Trail that starts from the top of Visions chair lift. It is single track until it merges with ski trail Epicurus Way. The middle part is double track until it runs next to the pond. Then it turns back to single track until it meets up with ski trail Caster.

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AlpineFamily friendly

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 56 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Ares Trail Reports

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May 30, 2025 @ 2:44pm
May 30, 2025
 This was my wife's and my first time doing any lift serviced mountain biking. While Greek lists 3 easiest trails, one was closed due to the really...
Aug 29, 2023 @ 10:24am
Aug 29, 2023
Jul 29, 2023 @ 8:53am
Jul 29, 2023
Dec 17, 2019 @ 6:05pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Closed for the season, see you in 2020! :)
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on May 30, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ares located?
      Ares is located in Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Cortland, New York, United States. It is part of the Greek Peak Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.50081, -76.15362.
      ▼ How hard is Ares?
      Ares is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ares?
      Ares has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 573 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,510 ft to 2,077 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ares?
      Ares is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ares?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ares. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Ares? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ares are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ares?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Ares. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ares?
      Ares is a moderately popular trail. There have been 206 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 310 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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