more stats
1,883 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
417 ft
Altitude min
437 ft
Altitude max
419 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
8.8%
Grade min
472 ft
Distance climb
443 ft
Distance down
971 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time

Cactus Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stewart State Forest
    Newburgh, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90382 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124625 in Trail Running
    • #141088 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,343 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,239 in Trail Running
    • #3,206 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Cactus Trail is a 1,883 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Newburgh New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 612 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Ultimate Stewart V1
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      The funway. This route should be fast and fun. Drake's in. 3 sisters climb. Big trees to wilkens pond...
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      4 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cactus Trail located?
      Cactus Trail is located in Stewart State Forest, Newburgh, New York, United States. It is part of the Stewart State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.49899, -74.1766.
      ▼ How hard is Cactus Trail?
      Cactus Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cactus Trail?
      Cactus Trail has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 417 ft to 437 ft.
      ▼ Is Cactus Trail a point to point trail?
      Cactus Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cactus Trail?
      Cactus Trail is 1,883 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cactus Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cactus Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cactus Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cactus Trail are:
      • June (24 activities)
      • October (20 activities)
      • September (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cactus Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cactus Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cactus Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Cactus Trail. The trail is 1,883 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cactus Trail?
      Cactus Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,638 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,639 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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