more stats
1,296 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
396 ft
Altitude min
424 ft
Altitude max
396 ft
Altitude start
410 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance climb
522 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Shields Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stewart State Forest
    Newburgh, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #190100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308410 in Trail Running
    • #278527 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Shields is a 1,296 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Newburgh New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 25 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 179 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Shields Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2025 @ 10:39am
Apr 25, 2025
 Over grown
Jun 2, 2024 @ 7:08am
Jun 2, 2024
Jul 23, 2023 @ 9:23am
Jul 23, 2023
May 5, 2023 @ 10:27am
May 5, 2023
 A little overgrown
Feb 18, 2023 @ 6:33pm
Feb 18, 2023
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      Dirty Double 2023
      17 miles • 1,015 ft • 15 • Loop • Race •
      Stewart dirty double 2023 XC course

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shields located?
      Shields is located in Stewart State Forest, Newburgh, New York, United States. It is part of the Stewart State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.47877, -74.18221.
      ▼ How hard is Shields?
      Shields is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shields?
      Shields has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 396 ft to 424 ft.
      ▼ Is Shields a point to point trail?
      Shields is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shields?
      Shields is 1,296 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shields?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shields. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shields?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shields are:
      • May (9 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Shields? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shields are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shields?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Shields. The trail is 1,296 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shields?
      Shields is a moderately popular trail. There have been 647 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 646 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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