more stats
420 ft
Distance
-80 ft
Descent
00:01:56
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
2,206 ft
Altitude min
2,285 ft
Altitude max
2,285 ft
Altitude start
2,205 ft
Altitude end
-19%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
-5.8%
Grade min
420 ft
Distance down
00:01:56
Avg time

Conventional Weapons Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McCauley Mountain
    Old Forge, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #232511 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54808 in E-Biking
    • #343597 in Trail Running
    • #114347 in Hiking
    • #9126 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,950 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #221 in E-Biking
    • #5,987 in Trail Running
    • #2,597 in Hiking
    • #234 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Town of Webb

This wide, grassy and steep multi use trail is primarily an alpine ski trail known as "Gods Land" in the winter. Be careful of tall grass that may hide potholes, drainage ditches, and other obstacles as you descend. Take extra caution when it's wet out, as the grass becomes even more slick. This is NOT the easy way down. For an easier (but Not easy) descent, take "Futile & Stupid Gesture" (Challenger ski trail) down.

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AlpinePicnic spot
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Closed due to construction of the new lift.
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May 1, 2022
early season conditions. sticks and leaves are on the trail
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Conventional Weapons located?
      Conventional Weapons is located in McCauley Mountain, Old Forge, New York, United States. It is part of the McCauley Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.69334, -74.96069.
      ▼ How hard is Conventional Weapons?
      Conventional Weapons is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Conventional Weapons?
      The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,206 ft to 2,285 ft.
      ▼ Is Conventional Weapons a point to point trail?
      Yes, Conventional Weapons is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Conventional Weapons?
      Conventional Weapons is 420 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Conventional Weapons?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Conventional Weapons. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Conventional Weapons? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Conventional Weapons are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Conventional Weapons?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Conventional Weapons. The trail is 420 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Conventional Weapons?
      Conventional Weapons is a moderately popular trail. There have been 258 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 375 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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