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2,064 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:06:28
Avg time
-95 ft
Altitude change
296 ft
Altitude min
390 ft
Altitude max
390 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
571 ft
Distance climb
1,122 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:06:28
Avg time

Essplanade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain Reservation
    Peekskill, New York
  • AKA
    s-plus
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66688 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #250712 in Trail Running
    • #99391 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation

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AI Generated Description

Essplanade is a highly rated 2,064 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Peekskill New York. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 44 ft black diamond climb. It features wallride. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 446 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Essplanade located?
      Essplanade is located in Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill, New York, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.27376, -73.91105.
      ▼ How hard is Essplanade?
      Essplanade is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Essplanade?
      Essplanade has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 296 ft to 390 ft.
      ▼ Is Essplanade a point to point trail?
      Essplanade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Essplanade?
      Essplanade is 2,064 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Essplanade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Essplanade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Essplanade?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Essplanade are:
      • June (24 activities)
      • August (24 activities)
      • July (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Essplanade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Essplanade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Essplanade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Essplanade. The trail is 2,064 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Essplanade?
      Essplanade is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,134 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,136 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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