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5.4 miles
Distance
625 ft
Climb
-623 ft
Descent
1,033 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
720 ft
Altitude min
734 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
-29.8%
Grade max
31.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,170 ft
Distance flat
No Cell Reception
New York State Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 3P
Early bowhunting - Oct. 1 - Nov. 20
Regular - Nov. 21 - Dec. 13
Late bowhunting - Dec. 14 - Dec. 22, Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
The Intermediate Short Loop is a well-balanced 5-mile circuit that packs a lively mix of rolling terrain and quick, punchy elevation changes into a ride taking just over an hour. Sitting at a base elevation around 720 to 735 feet, the route delivers a balanced effort split almost evenly between climbing, descending, and fast-rolling flats, featuring 630 feet of total vertical gain matched by 627 feet of descent. Riders should be prepared for steep, short pitches where grades ramp up to 31.4% on the climbs and drop to -29.8% on the downhills, demanding quick shifts and confident bike handling. Easily accessed via the Laurel Meadow trailhead parking area off Long Meadow Road, this loop is perfect for intermediate riders looking for a brisk, high-yield workout or a fast feature-packed spin through the network.
Detailed Description
PMTB Intermediate Short Loop is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Tuxedo New York. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 625 ft with a max elevation of 1,033 ft then descends -623 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Sep 5, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Avg time1 hr 4 min
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Altitude min720 ft
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Altitude start734 ft
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Altitude end735 ft
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Climb625 ft
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Descent-623 ft
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Grade max-29.8%
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Grade min31.4%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat4,170 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,386 ft | |||||
| 2,293 ft | |||||
| 4,888 ft | |||||
| 233 ft | |||||
| 174 ft |
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Other Activities
- E-Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Activity Logs
Directions
- Walk southeast on McKeags Woods Road from Laurel Pond.
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
- Turn left onto Augusta Mine.
- Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
- Bear right onto Hutchinson.
- Continue for 2 kilometers.
- Turn right onto Redback PMTB Realignment.
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
- Turn left onto McKeags Meadow - Redback TC/PMTB.
- Continue for 800 meters.
- Keep right to take McKeags Meadow Realignment NYNJ Trail Conference.
- Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
- Turn left onto McKeags Meadow Access.
- Continue for 400 meters.
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