more stats
4,820 ft
Distance
75 ft
Climb
00:06:02
Avg time
76 ft
Altitude change
1,694 ft
Altitude min
1,771 ft
Altitude max
1,694 ft
Altitude start
1,768 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-0.4%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
3,796 ft
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:06:02
Avg time

NY-23 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elm Ridge Wild Forest
    Windham, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Asphalt/Tarmac Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    New York Department Of Environmental Conservation

Road climb back to parking lot

Disclaimer

23 is a busy road - but has a wide shoulder and this is way better than climbing back up North Face.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 136 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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NY-23 Trail Reports

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Dec 16, 2025 @ 10:07am (America/New_York)
Dec 16, 2025
 Six inch base
May 22, 2021 @ 4:27am
May 22, 2021
Oct 28, 2017 @ 6:57am
Oct 28, 2017
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Oct 22, 2017 @ 11:14am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NY-23 located?
      NY-23 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 42.30392, -74.20152.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NY-23?
      NY-23 has 75 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,694 ft to 1,771 ft.
      ▼ Is NY-23 a point to point trail?
      NY-23 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ How long is NY-23?
      NY-23 is 4,820 ft long. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NY-23?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NY-23. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access NY-23? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NY-23 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NY-23?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride NY-23. The trail is 4,820 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NY-23?
      NY-23 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 663 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 721 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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