more stats
2,192 ft
Distance
151 ft
Climb
00:06:17
Avg time
151 ft
Altitude change
881 ft
Altitude min
1,032 ft
Altitude max
881 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
17.5%
Grade min
1,890 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance flat
00:06:17
Avg time

Shay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stokes State Forest
    Branchville, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #424526 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #296243 in Trail Running
    • #288693 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,953 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #2,576 in Trail Running
    • #3,092 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New Jersey DEP
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Sep 23, 2026 @ 10:47am (America/New_York)
Sep 23, 2026
Trail names and blazes are being changed. Specifically Blue Mtn (Will be 3 loops with new trail colored blazes. Few other trails are being...
Sep 23, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/New_York)
Sep 23, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shay located?
      Shay is located in Stokes State Forest, Branchville, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Stokes State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.16755, -74.84492.
      ▼ How hard is Shay?
      Shay is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shay?
      Shay has 151 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 881 ft to 1,032 ft.
      ▼ Is Shay a point to point trail?
      Shay is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Shay?
      Shay is 2,192 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shay?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shay. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Shay. The trail is 2,192 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shay?
      Shay is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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