18.0 miles
Distance
1,634 ft
Climb
-1,632 ft
Descent
1,145 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
584 ft
Altitude min
590 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-33.4%
Grade max
22.5%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Route covers a good chunk of the park with many black diamond trails along the way.

Be safe and enjoy

source: Rob Singer
Detailed Description
Uncharted Waters is a 18 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 9 trails. This route climbs 1,634 ft with a max elevation of 1,145 ft then descends -1,632 ft.
Tags
Rocky

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Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association
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Stats

  • Distance
    18 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 57 min
  • Altitude min
    584 ft
  • Altitude start
    590 ft
  • Altitude end
    591 ft
  • Climb
    1,634 ft
  • Descent
    -1,632 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.4%
  • Grade min
    22.5%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    2
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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trail: Turntable
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Painted Apron - Port Jervis Watershed, NY
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Painted Apron - Port Jervis Watershed, NY
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Jul 1, 2025
Painted Apron (Upper) - Port Jervis Watershed, NY
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Painted Apron (Upper) - Port Jervis Watershed, NY
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Jun 29, 2025

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Throwing Stones
Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:43am (America/New_York)
Sep 9, 2026
Bridge was stabilized and side hill widened and re-dug. reporter
Turntable
Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:41am (America/New_York)
Sep 9, 2026
Fixed some bad sections where the trail was washing out along side of the hill. All re-dug and widened. reporter
Painted Apron
Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:28am (America/New_York)
Sep 9, 2026
Trail is clear. Wet area from drainage issue before metal bridge. reporter
Scouts Connect
Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:32am (America/New_York)
Mar 28, 2026
Painted Apron (Upper)
Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:32am (America/New_York)
Mar 28, 2026
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  • By RobJSinger & contributors
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