more stats
2,493 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:02:41
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
1,441 ft
Altitude min
1,558 ft
Altitude max
1,558 ft
Altitude start
1,440 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
233 ft
Distance climb
1,824 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:02:41
Avg time

Ventilator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Finger Lakes National Forest
    Hector, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12223 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #406951 in Trail Running
    • #405704 in Hiking
    • #43785 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #159 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #7,116 in Trail Running
    • #7,594 in Hiking
    • #929 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    USDA - Hector Ranger Station

Ventilator is a flowy singletrack trail descending north to south. It can be ridden in both directions.

Access Info

Ventilator Starts heading South from main trails intersection, just West (up slope) from the return of Vit T.

Tags
Family friendlyFlowyJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 25 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ventilator located?
      Ventilator is located in Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector, New York, United States. It is part of the Finger Lakes National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.47924, -76.78491.
      ▼ How hard is Ventilator?
      Ventilator is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ventilator?
      Ventilator has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,441 ft to 1,558 ft.
      ▼ Is Ventilator a point to point trail?
      Ventilator is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ventilator?
      Ventilator is 2,493 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ventilator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ventilator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ventilator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ventilator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ventilator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Ventilator. The trail is 2,493 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ventilator?
      Ventilator is a very popular trail. There have been 128 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 152 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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