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2.3 miles
Distance
310 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
00:35:56
Avg time
86 ft
Altitude change
779 ft
Altitude min
929 ft
Altitude max
830 ft
Altitude start
915 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,494 ft
Distance down
3,314 ft
Distance flat
00:35:56
Avg time

Munsee Eagle North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sterling Forest State Park
    Tuxedo, New York
  • AKA
    Palisades 17
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46899 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53498 in E-Biking
    • #140044 in Trail Running
    • #124590 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #658 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #214 in E-Biking
    • #2,453 in Trail Running
    • #2,834 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All but free/thaw and heavy rain
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner

This trail is the work accomplished by the NYNJTC Palisades trail crew in 2017. This is just a section of the Munsee Eagle trail that was officially opened on Sept 30, 2018.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 252 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,807 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Munsee Eagle North Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.37 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to munsee-eagle-north trailhead (41.203990, -74.236090)

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      Videos

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      Sterling Forest clockwise from Caretaker's Lot
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      17:57 | 774 | Jun 23, 2022 , Tuxedo
      Descent After Powerlines Counter Clockwise Nov...
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      8:19 | 432 | Nov 12, 2021 , Tuxedo
      Sterling Forest Mountain Biking Oct 14, 2021
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      41:54 | 232 | Oct 16, 2021 , Tuxedo
      Perfect Trail: Munsee-Eagle Loop @ Sterling...
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      5:39 | 1393 | May 6, 2019 , Tuxedo

      Routes with this trail

      8 miles • 1,062 ft • 10 • Loop •
      From South Gate, you can ride both directions.
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 942 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Route from Caretakers parking lot, rides well in both directions.
      ★ 4.0 • 18 miles • 1,720 ft • 4 • Loop •
      This is the route from Shepherds Lake in Ringwood State Park, to the new Munsee Eagle Trail in Sterling...
      4.6 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★ 40%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Matthewd2amCH
      The more technical segment of the loop, a fabulous series of rock gardens with many a/b route options to keep it interesting. Loads of fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Munsee Eagle North located?
      Munsee Eagle North is located in Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo, New York, United States. It is part of the Sterling Forest State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.20399, -74.23609.
      ▼ How hard is Munsee Eagle North?
      Munsee Eagle North is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Munsee Eagle North?
      Munsee Eagle North has 310 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 779 ft to 929 ft.
      ▼ Is Munsee Eagle North a point to point trail?
      Munsee Eagle North is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Munsee Eagle North?
      Munsee Eagle North is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Munsee Eagle North?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Munsee Eagle North. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Munsee Eagle North?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Munsee Eagle North are:
      • October (121 activities)
      • June (114 activities)
      • May (108 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Munsee Eagle North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Munsee Eagle North are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Munsee Eagle North?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Munsee Eagle North. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Munsee Eagle North?
      Munsee Eagle North is a very popular trail. There have been 6,466 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,072 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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