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4,035 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-328 ft
Descent
00:07:05
Avg time
-311 ft
Altitude change
1,448 ft
Altitude min
1,759 ft
Altitude max
1,759 ft
Altitude start
1,447 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-31.5%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
430 ft
Distance climb
3,054 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat
00:07:05
Avg time

Firetower Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beebe Hill / Harvey Mountain State Forest
    Austerlitz, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119946 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28740 in Trail Running
    • #97321 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Firetower Descent is a 4,035 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Austerlitz New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 16 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 25, 2026
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Firetower Descent Trail Reports

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May 6, 2025 @ 5:06pm
May 6, 2025
 Multiple large trees down in the trail, but dry enough for a nice little ride down (despite all the recent rain).
Apr 28, 2025 @ 7:25pm
Apr 28, 2025
 Few trees in the way, but seems to be blown off and clear!
Jun 13, 2024 @ 11:10pm
Jun 13, 2024
 Encountered some down trees. The were easy enough to spot so you catch them in time, just messed up the flow a bit
Jun 9, 2024 @ 9:52am
Jun 9, 2024
 3 trees down and bridge missing boards with large nails exposed
Mar 30, 2022 @ 8:49am
Mar 30, 2022
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        Directions to firetower-descent trailhead (42.335810, -73.485720)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Firetower Descent

        ▼ Where is Firetower Descent located?
        Firetower Descent is located in Beebe Hill / Harvey Mountain State Forest, Austerlitz, New York, United States. It is part of the Beebe Hill / Harvey Mountain State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.33581, -73.48572.
        ▼ How hard is Firetower Descent?
        Firetower Descent is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firetower Descent?
        Firetower Descent has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 328 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,448 ft to 1,759 ft.
        ▼ Is Firetower Descent a point to point trail?
        Firetower Descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Firetower Descent?
        Firetower Descent is 4,035 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firetower Descent?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Firetower Descent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firetower Descent?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Firetower Descent are:
        • October (29 activities)
        • July (13 activities)
        • August (11 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Firetower Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firetower Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Firetower Descent?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Firetower Descent. The trail is 4,035 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Firetower Descent?
        Firetower Descent is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 505 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 506 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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