Red Back Hike Trail

Sterling Forest State Park, New York, United States

6.0 miles (9.6 km) · 1,171 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Red Back Hike Trail is a 6.0 mile loop route located in Sterling Forest State Park, New York, United States. The route climbs 1,171 feet and descends 1,170 feet. The longest climb spans 2.1 miles with 268 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 198 feet per mile. 51% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 12.9 puts it in the top 26.480000000000004% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring New York.