more stats
4,019 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
-102 ft
Altitude change
461 ft
Altitude min
572 ft
Altitude max
563 ft
Altitude start
463 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
2,238 ft
Distance down
1,673 ft
Distance flat
00:05:48
Avg time

Kneecaps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bluestone Wild Forest @ Catskill Park
    Kingston, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50593 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109154 in Trail Running
    • #91603 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DEC

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AI Generated Description

Kneecaps is a 4,019 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Kingston New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 88 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 494 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
Status:
on Mar 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to kneecaps trailhead (41.967890, -74.057830)
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      4 Ratings
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      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★ 25%
      1 ★

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      Nearby Trails

      Bluestone Wild Forest @ Catskill Park

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kneecaps located?
      Kneecaps 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 41.96789, -74.05783.
      ▼ How hard is Kneecaps?
      Kneecaps is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kneecaps?
      Kneecaps has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 461 ft to 572 ft.
      ▼ Is Kneecaps a point to point trail?
      Kneecaps is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kneecaps?
      Kneecaps is 4,019 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kneecaps?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kneecaps. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Kneecaps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kneecaps are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kneecaps?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Kneecaps. The trail is 4,019 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kneecaps?
      Kneecaps is a very popular trail. There have been 1,739 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,879 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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