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5.6 miles
Distance
891 ft
Climb
-1,941 ft
Descent
01:28:08
Avg time
-1,052 ft
Altitude change
1,324 ft
Altitude min
3,259 ft
Altitude max
2,376 ft
Altitude start
1,325 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-51.3%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
682 ft
Distance flat
01:28:08
Avg time
Cooper Kiln Pond Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCooper Kiln
Wilmington, New York -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 35 in Hiking
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Trail TypeHike-a-Bike
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation(NYSDEC)
The original Adirondack Agony ride. Leave a car in Wilmington and ride up (or shuttle) to start at the trailhead nearby the Whiteface toll road gate(not cobble lookout, the next one heading west on Gillespie drive). The first mile is ridable single-track that slowly climbs. Then the hike a bike begins, and that goes on for about another 1+ miles of climbing until you arrive at more moderate terrain at approximately 3200' elevation. The next mile is narrow, tricky and really beautiful singletrack that winds through high elevation spruce/fir forest before dropping down to Cooper Kiln Pond and a Lean-To. The last short stretch of trail before arriving at the pond is a muddy mess. Leaving from the pond, the trail drops sharply down the Eastern flank of the mountain and quickly turns into a nasty eroded boulder-filled gulley for about a mile. This is survival riding on a trail bike. If you pushed a long travel DH rig to this point, congratulations, you're about to be rewarded for your effort. After a creek crossing, the trail mellows for another mile before dropping again for a two-mile all-out rip to Bonnieview road. Ride Bonnieview road South and back to Wilmington.
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Parking is limited at the trailhead on Gillespie road. Consider parking by the Whiteface toll road entrance and riding down the road to the start of the trail.
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Trail relocations are planned in several areas with severe erosion damage.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooper Kiln Pond Trail
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Where is Cooper Kiln Pond Trail located?
Cooper Kiln Pond Trail is located in Cooper Kiln, Wilmington, New York, United States. It is part of the Cooper Kiln trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.40523, -73.88387.
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How hard is Cooper Kiln Pond Trail?
Cooper Kiln Pond Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Cooper Kiln Pond Trail?
Cooper Kiln Pond Trail has 891 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,941 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,324 ft to 3,259 ft.
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Is Cooper Kiln Pond Trail a point to point trail?
Cooper Kiln Pond Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is hike-a-bike.
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