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4,049 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:07:15
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
491 ft
Altitude min
527 ft
Altitude max
498 ft
Altitude start
528 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
1,722 ft
Distance climb
912 ft
Distance down
1,266 ft
Distance flat
00:07:15
Avg time

Boom Stick Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #185443 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103407 in E-Biking
    • #97107 in Trail Running
    • #107919 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,372 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #343 in E-Biking
    • #1,809 in Trail Running
    • #2,474 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DEC

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AI Generated Description

Boom Stick is a 4,049 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Kingston New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 48 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 109 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 151 rides
  • Last: Nov 15, 2026
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Boom Stick Trail Reports

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Nov 13, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/New_York)
2 days
Moved a couple of fallen trees out of the way. Rode a bit slower as the trails are very wet and slippery.
Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:28am (America/New_York)
Apr 25, 2026
Leaning tree will be removed before it falls
Jan 20, 2026 @ 9:38am (America/New_York)
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/New_York)
Jan 20, 2026
Snow covered
Jan 20, 2026 @ 9:20am (America/New_York)
Jan 20, 2026
Snow covered
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on Nov 13, 2026
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Directions to boom-stick trailhead (41.977170, -74.056380)

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      Jun 2, 2026 @ 3:53pm
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      26 miles • 2,034 ft • 15 • Loop •
      A challenging route that will give you a taste of the majority of the Jockey Hill and Onteora Lake trail...
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      1 Review & Comments

      JohnTZpPlA
      Very fun trail! Smooth for Jockey Hill. Fast and flowing.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Boom Stick located?
      Boom Stick is located in Bluestone Wild Forest @ Catskill Park, Kingston, New York, United States. It is part of the Bluestone Wild Forest @ Catskill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.97717, -74.05638.
      ▼ How hard is Boom Stick?
      Boom Stick is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Boom Stick?
      Boom Stick has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 491 ft to 527 ft.
      ▼ Is Boom Stick a point to point trail?
      Boom Stick is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Boom Stick?
      Boom Stick is 4,049 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Boom Stick?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Boom Stick. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Boom Stick?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Boom Stick are:
      • October (35 activities)
      • September (26 activities)
      • November (21 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Boom Stick? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Boom Stick are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Boom Stick?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Boom Stick. The trail is 4,049 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Boom Stick?
      Boom Stick is a very popular trail. There have been 309 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 338 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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