more stats
1,604 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
2,418 ft
Altitude min
2,434 ft
Altitude max
2,424 ft
Altitude start
2,434 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
630 ft
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:02:42
Avg time

Black Bear Hideout Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Elm Ridge Wild Forest
    Windham, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #90556 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #262181 in Trail Running
    • #248798 in Hiking
    • #4746 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    New York Department Of Environmental Conservation

Blue Trail Markers

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 33 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 303 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on May 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Black Bear Hideout Trail located?
      Black Bear Hideout Trail is located in Elm Ridge Wild Forest, Windham, New York, United States. It is part of the Elm Ridge Wild Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.29688, -74.18776.
      How hard is Black Bear Hideout Trail?
      Black Bear Hideout Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Black Bear Hideout Trail?
      Black Bear Hideout Trail has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,418 ft to 2,434 ft.
      Is Black Bear Hideout Trail a point to point trail?
      Black Bear Hideout Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Black Bear Hideout Trail?
      Black Bear Hideout Trail is 1,604 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Black Bear Hideout Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Bear Hideout Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Black Bear Hideout Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Bear Hideout Trail are:
      • September (21 activities)
      • August (18 activities)
      • July (17 activities)
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      How do I access Black Bear Hideout Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Bear Hideout Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Black Bear Hideout Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Black Bear Hideout Trail. The trail is 1,604 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Black Bear Hideout Trail?
      Black Bear Hideout Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 990 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,056 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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