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1,549 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,798 ft
Altitude min
1,827 ft
Altitude max
1,803 ft
Altitude start
1,801 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance climb
522 ft
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
00:02:42
Avg time

Battleship Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dewey Mountain
    Saranac Lake, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #213765 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137974 in Trail Running
    • #338271 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,729 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,424 in Trail Running
    • #7,020 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Battleship is a 1,549 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Saranac Lake New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 32 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles average
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  • 15 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 222 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Battleship Trail Reports

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Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:36am (America/New_York)
Jul 7, 2026
 reporter The trails are finally drying out. Please walk wet areas to avoid creating ruts. Thanks!
May 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/New_York)
May 27, 2026
 reporter Dewey is too wet and soft to be ridden right now.
Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Too wet & fragile for ridin -- expect Dewey to start firming up at the end of May/early June. Will update if it's sooner than that.
Jun 6, 2025 @ 5:11am
Jun 6, 2025
 reporter Wet conditions still abound and may rear their head after a bit of rain. Please turn back if you're leaving ruts.
Jun 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm
Jun 3, 2025
 Closed for muddy conditions
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Battleship located?
      Battleship is located in Dewey Mountain, Saranac Lake, New York, United States. It is part of the Dewey Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.31714, -74.14514.
      ▼ How hard is Battleship?
      Battleship is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Battleship?
      Battleship has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,798 ft to 1,827 ft.
      ▼ Is Battleship a point to point trail?
      Battleship is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Battleship?
      Battleship is 1,549 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Battleship?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Battleship. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Battleship? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Battleship are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Battleship?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Battleship. The trail is 1,549 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Battleship?
      Battleship is a very popular trail. There have been 609 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 706 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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