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3,114 ft
Distance
-247 ft
Descent
1,859 ft
High Point
-249 ft
Altitude change
1,610 ft
Altitude min
1,859 ft
Altitude start
1,611 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
3,002 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat

Hoverfly Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hickory Ridge
    Naples, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5716 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner

Hoverfly is a high-energy gravity trail (downhill only) that features extensive stonework.

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  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 128 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Hoverfly Trail Reports

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Jun 21, 2026 @ 3:41pm (America/New_York)
23 hours
reporter As good as it gets. Fast grippy flow.
Jun 18, 2026 @ 7:03pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 18, 2026
Maybe a touch slick in spots but all in all seemed better than the other trails.
May 30, 2026 @ 1:29pm (America/New_York)
May 30, 2026
reporter Mostly dry and firm. A few small muddy spots persist.
May 22, 2026 @ 1:27pm (America/New_York)
May 22, 2026
Dry and no issues
Aug 13, 2025 @ 9:18am
Aug 13, 2025
Fun trail, excellent conditions. Can't speak for jumps as I tend to roll the jumps (not my thing)
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on Jun 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to hoverfly trailhead (42.651940, -77.397790)

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        Oct 20, 2024 @ 12:15am
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        Mountain Biking at Hickory Ridge (Naples, New...
        20:13 | 39 | Oct 31, 2025 , Naples
        Hickory Ridge Trails | Hoverfly Downhill
        3:00 | 217 | Nov 5, 2024 , Naples

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hoverfly

        Where is Hoverfly located?
        Hoverfly is located in Hickory Ridge, Naples, New York, United States. It is part of the Hickory Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.65194, -77.39779.
        How hard is Hoverfly?
        Hoverfly is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Hoverfly?
        The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,610 ft to 1,859 ft.
        Is Hoverfly a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hoverfly is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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