27.5 miles
Distance
2,571 ft
Climb
-2,597 ft
Descent
1,146 ft
High Point

Not For The Faint Of Heart

If you are looking to take in all the beauty this area has to offer you will not be disappointed - the route is challenging covering almost every trail in the park and no trails are ridden twice.

I rode the route late August 2022 and all trails were clear:
https://www.strava.com/activities/7671062445/overview

Here is a video of full ride with YouTube timestamp/chapter markers to navigate to each trail easily:
https://youtu.be/nx2_IqDQfFg

For the best navigation experience, use the TrailForks app on your phone and record the ride there. (You can also record it on a GPS device like many do.) Another option is to reference the trail list on your phone within the app, or bring a paper copy. The trails are listed in sequential order.

Start: Reservoir Ave trailhead on the south side of park. 1st trail is Cosmic Charlie.

Be safe and enjoy.

FYI - feel free to contact me if you have any questions: https://www.trailforks.com/profile/robsinger/

source: Rob Singer
Detailed Description
Port Jervis Challenge is a 28 mile popular expert route located near Port Jervis New York. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 32 trails. This route climbs 2,571 ft with a max elevation of 1,146 ft then descends -2,597 ft.
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Out N Back2,159 ft
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
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  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Port Jervis Challenge mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    8 hr 20 min
  • Altitude min
    542 ft
  • Altitude start
    596 ft
  • Altitude end
    571 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -33.9%
  • Grade min
    34.3%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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