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3,852 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-261 ft
Descent
1,511 ft
High Point
-240 ft
Altitude change
1,271 ft
Altitude min
1,511 ft
Altitude start
1,270 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
653 ft
Distance climb
2,871 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat

Deerslayer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hartwick College
    Oneonta, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #369969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #429613 in Trail Running
    • #292976 in Hiking
    • #35696 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #4,564 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #7,484 in Trail Running
    • #6,052 in Hiking
    • #1,499 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Deerslayer is a 3,852 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Oneonta New York. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary.

Access Info Restricted Access

Private property. All visitors must register. Visit https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/health-wellness/hiking-trails
for more information.

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Deerslayer Trail Reports

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Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York)
Jul 2, 2026
reporter Most trails have logging damage and need to be riden with extreme caution
Jun 17, 2026 @ 7:40pm (America/New_York)
Jun 17, 2026
logging ruined trail many sections impossible.
Nov 20, 2025 @ 4:53pm (America/New_York)
Nov 20, 2025
logging trail closed
Nov 20, 2025 @ 4:52pm (America/New_York)
Nov 20, 2025
Nov 9, 2025 @ 7:20pm (America/New_York)
Nov 9, 2025
trail has been leaf blown
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deerslayer located?
      Deerslayer is located in Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York, United States. It is part of the Hartwick College trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.45697, -75.08017.
      ▼ How hard is Deerslayer?
      Deerslayer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deerslayer?
      Deerslayer has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 261 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,271 ft to 1,511 ft.
      ▼ Is Deerslayer a point to point trail?
      Deerslayer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deerslayer?
      Deerslayer is 3,852 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deerslayer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deerslayer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Deerslayer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deerslayer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Deerslayer?
      Deerslayer is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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