Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail
Trail
26.4 mile
42.5 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
2,521'
768 m
Descent: -2,634' -803 m
High: 1,904' 580 m
Low: 1,458' 445 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 19% (11°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“A hiking trail with portions best described as doubletrack, singletrack, farm fields, and short road connectors.”
— John Beeson
Electric Mountain Bikes
Unknown
Features
Commonly Bikepacked
Description
The Westside Overland Trail is basically a hiking trail that consists of ATV-wide path to narrow singletrack. It runs through lots of deep forest sections, shared private land farm fields, and some short road sections. There are even a couple of "lean-to's" for overnight stays.
The trail is maintained by the county, and it posts things that are not allowed on it including horses and motorized vehicles, but bikes are not on the list!
In total, it's a 27-mile long trail that extends from the Brokenstraw State Forest to the Chautauqua Gorge (or vice versa). There are two lean-to’s along the way and each has water pumps. Maps can be found here.
Portions are certainly not overly technical, though there are some quite steep descents and ascents, some gnarly root gardens, and some old and very shaky bridges. The whole thing is a tough haul. If you can get someone to drop you off, the trail is a fantastic cross-country, shuttle route.
The trail is maintained by the county, and it posts things that are not allowed on it including horses and motorized vehicles, but bikes are not on the list!
In total, it's a 27-mile long trail that extends from the Brokenstraw State Forest to the Chautauqua Gorge (or vice versa). There are two lean-to’s along the way and each has water pumps. Maps can be found here.
Portions are certainly not overly technical, though there are some quite steep descents and ascents, some gnarly root gardens, and some old and very shaky bridges. The whole thing is a tough haul. If you can get someone to drop you off, the trail is a fantastic cross-country, shuttle route.
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Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Features, Electic Mountain Bikes Allowed
Contacts
Land Manager: Chautauqua County - Parks & Trails
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