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1.8 miles
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-529 ft
Descent
00:14:31
Avg time
-472 ft
Altitude change
566 ft
Altitude min
1,052 ft
Altitude max
1,037 ft
Altitude start
564 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
1,339 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
686 ft
Distance flat
00:14:31
Avg time

Redback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sterling Forest State Park
    Tuxedo, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #40008 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134732 in E-Biking
    • #90192 in Trail Running
    • #124038 in Hiking
    • #21525 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #558 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #574 in E-Biking
    • #1,702 in Trail Running
    • #2,818 in Hiking
    • #287 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All but free/thaw and heavy rain
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner

This part of Redback was rebuilt between the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017. The original trail followed a woods road for its entirety. The new sections run adjacent to the same road system, still using portions of it.

Leaving the parking lot at Souh Gate Road the first section of rebuilt trail trail quickly leaves the old road and climbs gradually for about 1/3 mile before rejoining the road. Soon after the trail passes its junction with the Munsee Eagle Trail and then leaves the road on the right. The trail continues to climb for another 1/3 mile on a new section before again rejoining the road for another short piece. The trail then leaves the road to the left and descends gradually for about 1/4 mile on single track and then again rejoins the road. Following the road the trail passes the ruins of the Redback Mine.

After passing the mine, the trail leaves the road to the left and climbs to its junction with the Hutchinson Trail. At the junction Hutchinson continues straight. The Redback 'hike-a-bike' Trail, which is not reccomended for bikes is on the left.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 311 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,921 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.64 (11 votes)
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      Directions to redback-67062 trailhead (41.186410, -74.241480)

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      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 942 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Route from s 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 Munsee Eagle Trail in Sterling Forest.
      5.0 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      DustyGearz DustyGearz
      Green to Red is fast and flowy with LOTS of rock hits to boost off of or roll over.
      Red to Green. A pretty smooth ride up. Nothing that’s going to kill you. Not super challenging.
      Great trail!
      Jamesleather22
      Super fun trail. Best to hit from the hutch. Nice flowy bits, some nice switchbacks, less rock gardens than the hutch. Well maintained. Would definitely recommend.
      c-sweet
      Great trail. Less rock gardens than most of the area

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Redback located?
      Redback 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 41.18641, -74.24148.
      ▼ How hard is Redback?
      Redback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Redback?
      Redback has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 529 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 566 ft to 1,052 ft.
      ▼ Is Redback a point to point trail?
      Redback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Redback?
      Redback is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Redback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Redback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Redback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Redback are:
      • June (116 activities)
      • August (116 activities)
      • September (114 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Redback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Redback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Redback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Redback. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Redback?
      Redback is a very popular trail. There have been 8,201 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,400 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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