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2,476 ft
Distance
151 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:10:33
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
969 ft
Altitude min
1,072 ft
Altitude max
980 ft
Altitude start
1,006 ft
Altitude end
1.047%
Grade
-24.031%
Grade max
31.831%
Grade min
1,253 ft
Distance climb
1,029 ft
Distance down
193 ft
Distance flat
00:10:33
Avg time

Dales Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Otis Mountain
    Elizabethtown, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #123705 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147084 in E-Biking
    • #363213 in Trail Running
    • #140968 in Hiking
    • #21428 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,806 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #665 in E-Biking
    • #6,542 in Trail Running
    • #3,198 in Hiking
    • #753 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Dales is a 2,476 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Elizabethtown New York. Highlights include views. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 50 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Dales Trail Reports

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May 28, 2026 @ 4:39pm (America/New_York)
May 28, 2026
Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:22pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Still too wet and fragile for ridin; will probably be good near the end of April.
Apr 23, 2025 @ 12:19pm
Apr 23, 2025
Mar 27, 2025 @ 8:24am
Mar 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2023 @ 4:54pm
Aug 27, 2023
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on May 28, 2026
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Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dales trailhead (44.188710, -73.596620)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      3.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
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      3 ★ 67%
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      1 Review & Comments

      tbrennan43
      Its not very well designed. Theres no flow to it. There is some challenging climbs. But No flowy descent.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dales located?
      Dales is located in Otis Mountain, Elizabethtown, New York, United States. It is part of the Otis Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.18871, -73.59662.
      ▼ How hard is Dales?
      Dales is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.047%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dales?
      Dales has 151 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 969 ft to 1,072 ft.
      ▼ Is Dales a point to point trail?
      Dales is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dales?
      Dales is 2,476 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dales?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dales. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dales? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dales are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dales?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Dales. The trail is 2,476 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dales?
      Dales is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 102 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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