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1.1 miles
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-463 ft
Descent
00:12:42
Avg time
-427 ft
Altitude change
591 ft
Altitude min
1,018 ft
Altitude max
1,018 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-43.9%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
1,017 ft
Distance climb
4,186 ft
Distance down
410 ft
Distance flat
00:12:42
Avg time

Upper Currey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Otis Mountain
    Elizabethtown, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #47023 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26271 in E-Biking
    • #116206 in Trail Running
    • #90386 in Hiking
    • #20388 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #663 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #103 in E-Biking
    • #2,108 in Trail Running
    • #2,157 in Hiking
    • #702 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A great start or a great end to a ride, Upper Curry is a winding single track that accesses the top of California Summit with breathtaking views of the Adirondack wilderness

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 7:12pm (America/New_York)
Sep 26, 2026
There's a sign at the trail entrance that says the trail is closed for the rest of the season to let it recover. I'm assuming it got pretty blown...
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Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      tbrennan43
      This is my favorite trail in the adirondacks. Its got a few techy points, lits of fun little drops, but mostly I love it because it actually has FLOW! A cery scarce thing up here. Great trail, great use of topography and side hill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Currey located?
      Upper Currey is located in Otis Mountain, Elizabethtown, New York, United States. It is part of the Otis Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.19425, -73.5966.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Currey?
      Upper Currey is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Currey?
      Upper Currey has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 463 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 591 ft to 1,018 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Currey a point to point trail?
      Upper Currey is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Currey?
      Upper Currey is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Currey?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Currey. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Currey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Currey are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Currey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Upper Currey. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Currey?
      Upper Currey is a very popular trail. There have been 442 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 442 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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