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1.1 miles
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:10:47
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
438 ft
Altitude min
601 ft
Altitude max
489 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
2,211 ft
Distance climb
2,395 ft
Distance down
938 ft
Distance flat
00:10:47
Avg time

White Cloud Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stewart State Forest
    Newburgh, New York
  • AKA
    Major Mike's
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59821 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106711 in Trail Running
    • #122435 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #858 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #1,955 in Trail Running
    • #2,774 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

White Cloud is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Newburgh New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 121 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Rock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 108 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 834 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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White Cloud Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2026 @ 3:09pm (America/New_York)
Oct 4, 2026
Down tree blocking climb
Sep 21, 2026 @ 10:21am (America/New_York)
Sep 21, 2026
Sep 17, 2026 @ 12:06pm (America/New_York)
Sep 17, 2026
Tree still down on the way up from the new rd. entrance otherwise trails very rideable still
Aug 29, 2026 @ 2:24pm (America/New_York)
Aug 29, 2026
Fresh tree and vines across trail. On the climb from New Rd, right before rolling over the rock wall.
Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/New_York)
Aug 2, 2026
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on Oct 4, 2026
Avg: 3.73 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to white-cloud trailhead (41.475540, -74.173210)

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      5:10 | 437 | Jul 6, 2022 , Newburgh
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      4:15 | 733 | Apr 22, 2019 , Newburgh

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Donspiro
      New tree down halfway through. Muddier than all other trails.
      scotmtbbeta scotmtbbeta
      Rode Stewarts for the first time, this was the only trail I liked. Frown

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is White Cloud located?
      White Cloud 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 41.47554, -74.17321.
      ▼ How hard is White Cloud?
      White Cloud is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for White Cloud?
      White Cloud has 121 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 438 ft to 601 ft.
      ▼ Is White Cloud a point to point trail?
      White Cloud is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is White Cloud?
      White Cloud is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on White Cloud?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on White Cloud. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride White Cloud?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride White Cloud are:
      • August (63 activities)
      • April (37 activities)
      • September (34 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access White Cloud? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to White Cloud are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride White Cloud?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride White Cloud. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is White Cloud?
      White Cloud is a very popular trail. There have been 2,430 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,519 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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