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1.8 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
164 ft
High Point
-15 ft
Altitude change
135 ft
Altitude min
149 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,503 ft
Distance down
2,461 ft
Distance flat
Empire State Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowmobile
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Riding AreaPlattsburgh
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Ref NumberEST
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeAsphalt/Tarmac Road
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Bike TypeXC, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
From the Capital District to Whitehall, wherever feasible, the Empire State Trail will be located offroad along Champlain Canal towpaths. The 120- mile section from Whitehall to the Canada border at Rouses Point will be an on-road route primarily intended for bicyclists.
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(44.695490, -73.449750)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire State Trail
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Where is Empire State Trail located?
Empire State Trail is located in Plattsburgh, New York, United States. It is part of the Plattsburgh trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.69549, -73.44975.
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What is the elevation gain for Empire State Trail?
Empire State Trail has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 135 ft to 164 ft.
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Is Empire State Trail a point to point trail?
Empire State Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
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How long is Empire State Trail?
Empire State Trail is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
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