more stats
3,619 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:09:24
Avg time
-140 ft
Altitude change
1,386 ft
Altitude min
1,579 ft
Altitude max
1,579 ft
Altitude start
1,440 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
20.9%
Grade min
1,257 ft
Distance climb
2,274 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:09:24
Avg time

Gorge Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Finger Lakes National Forest
    Hector, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #15273 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #421386 in Trail Running
    • #422523 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #206 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #7,317 in Trail Running
    • #7,740 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USDA - Hector Ranger Station

Gorge Flow is a challenging singletrack descent from the north (Back Door) down to it's connection with Potomac Rd. The descent has some steep and rooty sections, as well as a creek crossing, before passing by the southern entrances to Ventilator and Foundation trails, and eventually out to the road.

Disclaimer

Closed to bikes March 15 - May 15

Tags
CanyonCreek crossingRooty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gorge Flow located?
      Gorge Flow is located in Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector, New York, United States. It is part of the Finger Lakes National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.48153, -76.782.
      ▼ How hard is Gorge Flow?
      Gorge Flow is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gorge Flow?
      Gorge Flow has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 208 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,386 ft to 1,579 ft.
      ▼ Is Gorge Flow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gorge Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gorge Flow?
      Gorge Flow is 3,619 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gorge Flow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gorge Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gorge Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gorge Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gorge Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Gorge Flow. The trail is 3,619 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gorge Flow?
      Gorge Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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