The Conservation Trail (NY)

Cattaraugus County, New York, United States

27.1 miles (43.7 km) · 2,373 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Conservation Trail (NY) is a 27.1 mile point-to-point route located in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The route climbs 2,373 feet and descends 2,956 feet. The longest climb spans 1.8 miles with 415 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 92 feet per mile. 83% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 7.0 puts it in the top 49.55% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring New York.