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3,842 ft
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:10:18
Avg time
109 ft
Altitude change
431 ft
Altitude min
540 ft
Altitude max
431 ft
Altitude start
541 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
33.7%
Grade min
1,978 ft
Distance climb
689 ft
Distance down
1,175 ft
Distance flat
00:10:18
Avg time

V-Notch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stewart State Forest
    Newburgh, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #108766 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116983 in Trail Running
    • #140712 in Hiking
    • #32268 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,621 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,128 in Trail Running
    • #3,193 in Hiking
    • #640 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

V-Notch is a 3,842 ft 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 141 ft blue climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 502 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.54 (6 votes)
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      10 miles • 579 ft • 22 •
      This loop is a large amount of the difficult climbs but has some of the best descending as a reward.
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      6 Ratings
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      3 ★ 17%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is V-Notch located?
      V-Notch 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 41.49915, -74.17556.
      ▼ How hard is V-Notch?
      V-Notch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for V-Notch?
      V-Notch has 141 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 431 ft to 540 ft.
      ▼ Is V-Notch a point to point trail?
      V-Notch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is V-Notch?
      V-Notch is 3,842 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on V-Notch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on V-Notch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride V-Notch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride V-Notch are:
      • April (24 activities)
      • June (24 activities)
      • September (23 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access V-Notch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to V-Notch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride V-Notch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride V-Notch. The trail is 3,842 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is V-Notch?
      V-Notch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,455 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,490 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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