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4,062 ft
Distance
171 ft
Climb
-160 ft
Descent
00:16:13
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
947 ft
Altitude min
1,046 ft
Altitude max
1,033 ft
Altitude start
1,047 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-43.6%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
1,759 ft
Distance climb
1,581 ft
Distance down
535 ft
Distance flat
00:16:13
Avg time

Prestone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Farm Trails
    New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #206309 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Michael Smrtic

Prestone trail is classic old school mountain bike trail. Constructed by the Adirondack Velo Club, Prestone has it share of roots and rocks. There are some mild off-camber sections. While the climbs are not long they are challenging for the intermediate rider. The trail surface has more clay than over on the Peck Forest trails and is noticeably more slick after wet weather.

Access Info

The Farm Trails are on private land. Please respect the property and any closure signs. From West Fulton Street Extension take "Back to Red" trail and enter the Farm Trails after crossing the power lines. Other access is via Stump City Brewery on the "Stump City to Farm Trails" trail.

Disclaimer

Private property, please be respectful so that it will remain open to the public.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Prestone Trail Reports

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May 23, 2021 @ 4:49pm
May 23, 2021
 Long and winding ride through the timber. Lots of twists and turns, ups and downs, along with a few natural/man-made jumpable features. Leaf...
Oct 29, 2019 @ 5:22pm
Oct 29, 2019
 reporter Leaf covered with wet areas. Tree limbs down on most trails. Some undergrowth encroachment.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prestone located?
      Prestone is located in Farm Trails, New York, United States. It is part of the Farm Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.04129, -74.40691.
      ▼ How hard is Prestone?
      Prestone is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prestone?
      Prestone has 171 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 947 ft to 1,046 ft.
      ▼ Is Prestone a point to point trail?
      Prestone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prestone?
      Prestone is 4,062 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prestone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prestone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Prestone?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Prestone are:
      • June (3 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Prestone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prestone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prestone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Prestone. The trail is 4,062 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prestone?
      Prestone is a moderately popular trail. There have been 135 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 210 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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