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1,644 ft
Distance
-250 ft
Descent
00:10:49
Avg time
-250 ft
Altitude change
883 ft
Altitude min
1,134 ft
Altitude max
1,133 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-15.2%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
1,493 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:10:49
Avg time

Flowbeast Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Otis Mountain
    Elizabethtown, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #59443 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #277879 in Trail Running
    • #251324 in Hiking
    • #3085 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

More Beast than Flow, this single track drops from the Otis Mountain summit to the base with a mix of rough technical rock gardens and Adirondack "flow'

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 156 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Flowbeast Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:41am (America/New_York)
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Sep 19, 2026 @ 11:16am (America/New_York)
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Sep 18, 2026 @ 1:35pm (America/New_York)
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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.
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Status:
on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.41 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to flowbeast trailhead (44.185040, -73.599870)
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      Videos

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      youtuber Riding Otis Mountain
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      8:10 | 933 | Oct 6, 2019 , Elizabethtown
      youtuber Flowbee @ Ottis Mtn
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      7:30 | 606 | Oct 6, 2019 , Elizabethtown

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      Overeasy 2026
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      2023 Over Easy MTB
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      2019 ETown BeatDown - Otis section (afternoon ride)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      tbrennan43
      Fun trail! Challenging decent to get any flow. Lots of techy tight stuff. Pretty good!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flowbeast located?
      Flowbeast 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 44.18504, -73.59987.
      ▼ How hard is Flowbeast?
      Flowbeast is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flowbeast?
      The trail has 250 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 883 ft to 1,134 ft.
      ▼ How long is Flowbeast?
      Flowbeast is 1,644 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flowbeast?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flowbeast. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Flowbeast? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flowbeast are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flowbeast?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Flowbeast. The trail is 1,644 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flowbeast?
      Flowbeast is a very popular trail. There have been 403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 433 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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