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1.1 miles
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:13:45
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
1,145 ft
Altitude min
1,230 ft
Altitude max
1,216 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
1,362 ft
Distance climb
2,792 ft
Distance down
1,325 ft
Distance flat
00:13:45
Avg time
Sitting Bear Details
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Riding AreaWawayanda State Park
Vernon, New Jersey -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
Awahsoose, also known as Sitting Bear, was a Lenape chief who lived in the Wawayanda area of New Jersey in the 1700s. He was a leader of the Munsee band of the Lenape. Awahsoose was a skilled warrior and a respected leader. He was known for his wisdom and his ability to mediate disputes.
Awahsoose was born in the Wawayanda area in the early 1700s. He was the son of a Lenape chief named Wapahas. Awahsoose grew up in a time of great change for the Lenape. The tribe was being forced to deal with the arrival of European settlers. Awahsoose was a strong advocate for peace between the Lenape and the settlers. He believed that the two cultures could coexist peacefully.
Awahsoose was a skilled warrior and a respected leader. He led the Lenape in a number of battles against the settlers. He was also a skilled diplomat and was able to negotiate a number of treaties with the settlers. Awahsoose was a wise and compassionate leader. He was known for his ability to mediate disputes and to bring people together.
Awahsoose died in the early 1800s. He is buried in the Wawayanda area. His legacy is one of peace and cooperation. He is remembered as a wise and compassionate leader who worked to build a better future for his people.
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Directions to sitting-bear trailhead
(41.171430, -74.434630)
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Where is Sitting Bear located?
Sitting Bear is located in Wawayanda State Park, Vernon, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Wawayanda State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.17143, -74.43463.
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How hard is Sitting Bear?
Sitting Bear is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Sitting Bear?
Sitting Bear has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,145 ft to 1,230 ft.
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Is Sitting Bear a point to point trail?
Sitting Bear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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