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1.1 miles
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-463 ft
Descent
00:11:03
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
00:11:03
Avg time

Upper Currey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Otis Mountain
    Elizabethtown, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #66119 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #263044 in Trail Running
    • #77568 in Hiking
    • #3500 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • 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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May 28, 2026 @ 4:39pm (America/New_York)
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 reporter Still too wet and fragile for ridin; will probably be good near the end of April.
Apr 23, 2025 @ 12:19pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Currey

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Currey?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Currey are:
        • July (26 activities)
        • August (20 activities)
        • May (18 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 16 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 407 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 407 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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