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3,842 ft
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:10:00
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
00:10:00
Avg time
V-Notch Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaStewart State Forest
Newburgh, New York -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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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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Directions to vnotch trailhead
(41.499150, -74.175560)
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Routes with this trail
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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Frequently Asked Questions About V-Notch
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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