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2,615 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:04:27
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
401 ft
Altitude min
441 ft
Altitude max
419 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance climb
919 ft
Distance down
1,237 ft
Distance flat
00:04:27
Avg time

Shieldz Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stewart State Forest
    Newburgh, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #190039 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #277032 in Trail Running
    • #79016 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Shieldz is a 2,615 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Newburgh New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 28 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 195 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Shieldz Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 2:24pm (America/New_York)
Aug 29, 2026
 Overgrown and some trees down. Everything can be ridden over/through/around.
May 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm (America/New_York)
May 12, 2026
 Overgrown and down trees
Apr 23, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/New_York)
Apr 23, 2026
 Getting pretty overgrown
Apr 12, 2026 @ 3:50pm (America/New_York)
Apr 12, 2026
 Tons of trees down
Sep 2, 2025 @ 9:48am
Sep 2, 2025
 Slightly overgrown and one smaller tree that I think most can ride over.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shieldz located?
      Shieldz 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 41.47506, -74.18209.
      ▼ How hard is Shieldz?
      Shieldz is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shieldz?
      Shieldz has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 401 ft to 441 ft.
      ▼ Is Shieldz a point to point trail?
      Shieldz is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shieldz?
      Shieldz is 2,615 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shieldz?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shieldz. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shieldz?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shieldz are:
      • April (12 activities)
      • June (12 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Shieldz? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shieldz are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shieldz?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Shieldz. The trail is 2,615 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shieldz?
      Shieldz is a moderately popular trail. There have been 624 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 604 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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