more stats
2,370 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-219 ft
Descent
00:06:39
Avg time
-146 ft
Altitude change
1,844 ft
Altitude min
1,992 ft
Altitude max
1,990 ft
Altitude start
1,844 ft
Altitude end
-6.161%
Grade
-34.508%
Grade max
38.681%
Grade min
637 ft
Distance climb
1,437 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:06:39
Avg time

Death Mobile Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    McCauley Mountain
    Old Forge, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #109103 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72717 in E-Biking
    • #6130 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,624 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #264 in E-Biking
    • #164 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Town of Webb

Death Mobile is a Downhill Only trail and as the name suggests - NOT recommended for inexperienced riders! This difficult trail is narrow, twisty, rocky and rooty with some technical sections.

Access Info

McCauley Ski Area parking lot

Tags
RockyRootyTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 195 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.41 (13 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Death Mobile located?
      Death Mobile 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 43.69152, -74.97175.
      ▼ How hard is Death Mobile?
      Death Mobile is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.161%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Death Mobile?
      Death Mobile has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,844 ft to 1,992 ft.
      ▼ Is Death Mobile a point to point trail?
      Yes, Death Mobile is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Death Mobile?
      Death Mobile is 2,370 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Death Mobile?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Death Mobile. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Death Mobile?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Death Mobile are:
      • September (12 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Death Mobile? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Death Mobile are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Death Mobile?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Death Mobile. The trail is 2,370 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Death Mobile?
      Death Mobile is a moderately popular trail. There have been 462 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 467 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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