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3.1 miles
Distance
759 ft
Climb
00:30:24
Avg time
759 ft
Altitude change
1,550 ft
Altitude min
2,308 ft
Altitude max
1,550 ft
Altitude start
2,310 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
49 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:30:24
Avg time

Patterson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Allegany State Park
    Salamanca, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #98298 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #318165 in Trail Running
    • #111856 in Hiking
    • #26879 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,474 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,589 in Trail Running
    • #2,566 in Hiking
    • #1,023 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York State Parks

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AI Generated Description

Patterson is a 3 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Salamanca New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 51 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Patterson Trail Reports

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on May 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      Directions to patterson trailhead (42.103450, -78.716390)

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      1 Review & Comments

      tbertele tbertele
      A long moderate climb through NE forests. I enjoyed the ride, but it’s not a traditional MTB trail. Picked up snowsnake on the way down. Double track / xc groomer width road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Patterson located?
      Patterson is located in Allegany State Park, Salamanca, New York, United States. It is part of the Allegany State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.10345, -78.71639.
      ▼ How hard is Patterson?
      Patterson is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Patterson?
      Patterson has 759 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,550 ft to 2,308 ft.
      ▼ Is Patterson a point to point trail?
      Patterson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Patterson?
      Patterson is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Patterson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Patterson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Patterson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Patterson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Patterson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Patterson. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Patterson?
      Patterson is a very popular trail. There have been 114 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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