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      Sterling Forest State Park comprises 21,935.08 acres of nearly pristine natural refuge amidst of one of the nation's most densely populated areas, a remarkable piece of woodland, a watershed for millions, and a tremendous outdoor recreation area. This unbroken deep-forest habitat is important for the survival of many resident and migratory species, including black bear, a variety of hawks and songbirds and many rare invertebrates and plants. Hunting, fishing and hiking opportunities are available.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: State Park
      Land Manager: NYPRHP
      Laurel Meadow Dr Parking Lot google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 13
      • 6
      • 11
      • 3

      Region Status
      Open as of Dec 27, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      83
      Trails Mountain Bike
      35
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      12
      Trails Hike
      85
      Trails Trail Running
      84
      Trails Snowshoe
      19
      Trails Nordic Ski
      21
      Total Distance
      74 miles
      Total Descent
      11,059 ft
      Total Vertical
      932 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,375 ft
      Reports
      1,062
      Photos
      310
      Ridden Counter
      12,012

      Photos of Sterling Forest State Park Mountain Bike

      26 |
      Mar 30, 2024 @ 10:08am
      Mar 30, 2024
      35 |
      Mar 17, 2024 @ 4:52pm
      Mar 17, 2024
      | 1 comments
      trail: Augusta Mine
      36 |
      Dec 9, 2023 @ 3:52pm
      Dec 9, 2023
      42 |
      Nov 20, 2023 @ 7:57am
      Nov 20, 2023
      43 |
      Nov 20, 2023 @ 7:57am
      Nov 20, 2023
      37 |
      Nov 20, 2023 @ 7:57am
      Nov 20, 2023
      40 |
      Nov 20, 2023 @ 7:57am
      Nov 20, 2023
      41 |
      Nov 20, 2023 @ 7:57am
      Nov 20, 2023

      Videos of Sterling Forest State Park Mountain Bike

      Redback Build and Flow Patrol
      54 | Nov 20, 2023
      HAB Hill Build and Flow Patrol Up
      33 | Nov 20, 2023
      HAB Hill Down
      31 | Nov 20, 2023
      HAB Hill top
      39 | Nov 20, 2023
      Roller Heaven
      209 | Jan 24, 2023
      morning shenanigans
      0:04 | 186 | Jun 20, 2016
      Backyard jump
      0:12 | 75 | Dec 14, 2015
      Action Park
      0:27 | 82 | Feb 15, 2015

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Redback
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Unknowntrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger
      Redback PMTB Realignment
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Unknowntrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger
      McKeags Meadow - Redback
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Unknowntrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger
      McKeags Meadow
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Snow Packedtrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger
      Mc Keags Meadow
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Snow Packedtrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger
      McKeags Meadow/ Augusta Connector
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Snow Packedtrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger
      Augusta Mine
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Snow Packedtrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger
      Munsee Eagle North
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Snow Packedtrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger
      Munsee Eagle
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Snow Packedtrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger
      Munsee Eagle South
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:51am
      Dec 27, 2024
      Snow Packedtrail completely covered with snow and...RobJSinger

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      pfinbowcommenttrailactivity #64490746
      Jan 12, 2025 @ 10:35am
      Jan 12, 2025
      RobJSingeraddreportactivity #63618251 and 10 more
      Dec 27, 2024 @ 12:55pm
      Dec 27, 2024
      yourfavoritecyclistaddvideoactivity #63224710
      Dec 16, 2024 @ 5:00pm
      Dec 16, 2024
      Zakl0aZyowishlistregionactivity #63093153
      Dec 14, 2024 @ 5:18am
      Dec 14, 2024
      mariannes71addreportactivity #62902853
      Dec 9, 2024 @ 7:08am
      Dec 9, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      pfinbowtrailSterling Valley LoopArea closed.
      Jan 12, 2025 @ 10:35am
      Jan 12, 2025
      Bicycle-WorkshopreportMunsee Eagle SouthDoes this need a chainsaw?
      Nov 25, 2024 @ 10:23am
      Nov 25, 2024
      mariannes71reportMunsee EagleTree cleared 9/15
      Sep 15, 2024 @ 1:08pm
      Sep 15, 2024
      mariannes71reportMunsee EagleTree cleared 9-15-2024
      Sep 15, 2024 @ 1:07pm
      Sep 15, 2024
      DustyGearztrailAugusta MineGreen to Red. What an amazing trail to ride...
      Jul 22, 2024 @ 11:10am
      Jul 22, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Warwick County Park 34.8 km
      Tranquility Ridge 35.9 km
      Long Pond Ironworks State Park 36.7 km
      Highlands Preserve 9 37.1 km
      Ringwood State Park 37 48 147.1 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3325 miles3,360 ft11 miles778 ft
      #1,253#6802811,044410,328
      E-Bike13,251 ft49 ft1,332 ft56 ft
      6431314
      Horse1212 miles1,611 ft5 miles715 ft
      #122#100447
      Hike8474 miles11,060 ft33 miles932 ft
      #920#581291,0682258
      Trail Running8474 miles11,004 ft33 miles932 ft
      #920#5761,068191
      Snowshoe1910 miles1,115 ft4 miles856 ft
      #628193
      Nordic Ski2115 miles1,886 ft7 miles725 ft
      #300#1901962
      • By TomHenniganTF Pro JORBA PMTB JORBA LewMo & contributors
      • Admins: PMTB, PMTB Sterling, TomHennigan, SterlingForest, PMTB, unlimitedMPG
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      • sterling forest state park activity log | embed map of Sterling Forest State Park mountain bike trails | sterling forest state park mountain biking points of interest

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