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4,744 ft
Distance
159 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:10:01
Avg time
74 ft
Altitude change
2,180 ft
Altitude min
2,305 ft
Altitude max
2,231 ft
Altitude start
2,306 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
2,474 ft
Distance climb
1,677 ft
Distance down
597 ft
Distance flat
00:10:01
Avg time

KC Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rock City and McCarty Hill State Forest
    Ellicottville, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #174477 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349368 in Trail Running
    • #133236 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,229 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,174 in Trail Running
    • #3,009 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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KC Trail is a 4,744 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ellicottville New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 199 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is KC Trail located?
      KC Trail is located in Rock City and McCarty Hill State Forest, Ellicottville, New York, United States. It is part of the Rock City and McCarty Hill State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.26081, -78.70155.
      ▼ How hard is KC Trail?
      KC Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for KC Trail?
      KC Trail has 159 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,180 ft to 2,305 ft.
      ▼ Is KC Trail a point to point trail?
      KC Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is KC Trail?
      KC Trail is 4,744 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on KC Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on KC Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access KC Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to KC Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride KC Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride KC Trail. The trail is 4,744 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is KC Trail?
      KC Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 687 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 720 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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