more stats
1,066 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
2,410 ft
Altitude min
2,435 ft
Altitude max
2,425 ft
Altitude start
2,411 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
325 ft
Distance climb
653 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:02:03
Avg time

The Bee Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Elm Ridge Wild Forest
    Windham, New York
  • Ref Number
    YellowBlazes
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #104227 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #269203 in Trail Running
    • #297144 in Hiking
    • #5119 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    New York Department Of Environmental Conservation

Yellow Trail Markers

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 146 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Bee located?
      The Bee 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 42.29761, -74.19058.
      ▼ How hard is The Bee?
      The Bee is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Bee?
      The Bee has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,410 ft to 2,435 ft.
      ▼ Is The Bee a point to point trail?
      The Bee is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Bee?
      The Bee is 1,066 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Bee?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Bee. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Bee?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Bee are:
      • September (16 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Bee? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Bee are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Bee?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Bee. The trail is 1,066 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Bee?
      The Bee is a moderately popular trail. There have been 522 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 541 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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