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4,980 ft
Distance
-470 ft
Descent
00:06:51
Avg time
-470 ft
Altitude change
1,797 ft
Altitude min
2,267 ft
Altitude max
2,267 ft
Altitude start
1,798 ft
Altitude end
-9.4%
Grade
-30.6%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
4,980 ft
Distance down
00:06:51
Avg time
North Face Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaElm Ridge Wild Forest
Windham, New York -
Ref NumberBlueBlazes
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailJump
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Land OwnerNew York Department Of Environmental Conservation
Great benched in downhill
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- 191 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to north-face trailhead
(42.296530, -74.196300)
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Face
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Where is North Face located?
North Face 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 42.29653, -74.1963.
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How hard is North Face?
North Face is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for North Face?
The trail has 470 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,797 ft to 2,267 ft.
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Is North Face a point to point trail?
North Face is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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