This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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2,877 ft
Distance
-308 ft
Descent
00:03:02
Avg time
-308 ft
Altitude change
1,191 ft
Altitude min
1,498 ft
Altitude max
1,498 ft
Altitude start
1,191 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
2,877 ft
Distance down
00:03:02
Avg time

Fork Buster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hartwick College
    Oneonta, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Private property. Please register on Hartwick College website.

Restricted Access

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Fork Buster Trail Reports

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Aug 6, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/New_York)
Aug 6, 2026
trail is blocked in many spots due to logging.
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 @ 7:43pm (America/New_York)
Jun 17, 2026
trail messed up due to logging
May 20, 2021 @ 4:29am
May 20, 2021
New berm added.
Sep 19, 2020 @ 5:29pm
Sep 19, 2020
Great trail that my ten year old boy and his friend loved riding twice.
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on Aug 6, 2026
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fork Buster located?
      Fork Buster 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 42.46381, -75.07826.
      ▼ How hard is Fork Buster?
      Fork Buster is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fork Buster?
      The trail has 308 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,191 ft to 1,498 ft.
      ▼ How long is Fork Buster?
      Fork Buster is 2,877 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fork Buster?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fork Buster. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fork Buster?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fork Buster are:
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fork Buster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fork Buster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fork Buster?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Fork Buster. The trail is 2,877 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fork Buster?
      Fork Buster is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 149 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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