18.0 miles
Distance
1,634 ft
Climb
-1,632 ft
Descent
1,145 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
584 ft
Altitude min
590 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-33.4%
Grade max
22.5%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Route covers a good chunk of the park with many black diamond trails along the way.

Be safe and enjoy

source: Rob Singer
Detailed Description
Uncharted Waters is a 18 mile popular expert route located near Port Jervis New York. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,634 ft with a max elevation of 1,145 ft then descends -1,632 ft.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 29, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    18 miles
  • Avg time
    5 hr 26 min
  • Altitude min
    584 ft
  • Altitude start
    590 ft
  • Altitude end
    591 ft
  • Climb
    1,634 ft
  • Descent
    -1,632 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.4%
  • Grade min
    22.5%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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    Black Diamond
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    2
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