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      Plainview trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often gravelly. Scenery includes views. Popular destinations include Manetto Hills Preserve, Trail View State Park North and Trail View State Park South.
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      Trails (view details)
      25
      Trails Mountain Bike
      22
      Trails Gravel Bike
      6
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      10
      Trails Hike
      21
      Trails Trail Running
      21
      Total Distance
      18 miles
      Total Descent
      1,097 ft
      Total Vertical
      163 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      307 ft
      Reports
      703
      Photos
      259
      Completed Counter
      4,660
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      Popular Plainview Mountain Biking Trails

      • 50 ★ 2.8 • 2 miles • 65 ft • 458 •
      This is a hilly trail that brings you to Stillwell Woods. There are a series of short punchy climbs as the trail twists through the woods. There is a long switchback section that descends towards the train tracks. Be sure to stay on the...
      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 4,491 ft • 27 ft • 447 •
      Flat section of Trail View. Ring a bell or call out around turns or when passing people. Be nice say hi!
      • 95 ★ 3.0 • 4,154 ft • 20 ft • 431 •
      Please use a bell or call out when you pass someone. There could be blind turns in this thickly grown area. Be nice say hi!
      • 90 ★ 3.0 • 3,566 ft • 42 ft • 430 •
      This is an easy section but watch for blind turns, call out or ring a bell around corners. Be nice and say hi.
      • 45 ★ 0.0 • 1,800 ft • 14 ft • 393 •
      This is the start of the southern part of that leads you Manetto Hills Preserve and Bethpage Park. This area used to be an old plant nursery called Garden World.
      • 60 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 74 ft • 386 •
      This part has some hills, please use a bell and say hi to people you pass on the trail.
      • 55 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 76 ft • 369 •
      The hilly section of Trail View State Park. This part is shared with hikers so be nice, say hi and ring a bell to announce your approach.
      • 85 ★ 0.0 • 4,472 ft • 84 ft • 348 •
      This is the south access trail to get to the main loop in Manetto Hills. You will encounter a few hills and switchbacks along the way to the main loop. The ride back down from the WLIW TV tower/fence to Washington Ave is one of the most...

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      Plainview Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 602 ft • 12 • Loop •
      This is a recommended route for the Manetto Hills Preserve trail complex. Some traverse on the road...
      ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 599 ft • 8 • Out & Back •
      Stillwell Woods MTB route from Jericho Turnpike. Adds 1.4 miles of both ways trail.

      Photos of Plainview Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Plainview Mountain Bike

      'Camera Hog', a Stillwell Woods Mountain Bike Film
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      3:58 | 112 | Jan 16, 2021
      Tropical Storm Isaias Aftermath
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      0:15 | 41 | Aug 9, 2020

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Washington Ave to Trail View Connector
      Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:44pm (America/New_York)
      3 days
      WetHpirx Tree down 5 min. Walk north of Sunnyside...

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      Sep 30, 2026 @ 3:42pm
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      Recent Comments

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      MTBMarcinreportTrail View To StillwellThank you for the picture and report.
      Sep 30, 2026 @ 3:42pm
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      sick4surfreportSideshow Bob@triman11427: I’ve been traveling all...
      Aug 28, 2026 @ 9:29am
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      triman11427reportSideshow BobGreat, thanks for the follow up
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      sick4surfreportSideshow BobThanks. Will check it out
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      triman11427reportManetto Hills North AccessWill do. Getting used the th Trailforks app
      Aug 27, 2026 @ 9:24am
      Aug 27, 2026

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2216 miles928 ft5 miles164 ft
      #3,207#5225370326,946
      Gravel Bike64 miles164 ft1 mile85 ft
      #1,470#783343
      Winter Fat Bike107 miles381 ft2 miles141 ft
      #2,996#522743
      Hike2116 miles1,014 ft5 miles164 ft
      #9,420#1523679416
      Trail Running2116 miles1,014 ft5 miles164 ft
      #9,195#14067999

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Plainview?
      Plainview has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Plainview?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Plainview are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Plainview?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Plainview are:
      • September (53 activities)
      • May (51 activities)
      • August (49 activities)
      Check the Plainview reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Plainview?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Plainview. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Plainview?
      The longest trail in Plainview is Gravel Grinder at 2.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Plainview?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Plainview?
      ▼ How many trails are in Plainview?
      Plainview has a total of 25 trails. Of those, 22 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Plainview to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Plainview?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Plainview is Manetto Hills Inner Loop with 110 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Plainview?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Plainview is Washington Ave to Sunnyside with 158 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Plainview?
      Plainview supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Plainview?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Plainview is The Grundle Entrance with an average grade of 2.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Plainview?
      The overall region status for Plainview is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 22 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 12
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Plainview?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Plainview:
      • Wet: 1 trail
      Check the Plainview trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Plainview?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Plainview?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Plainview are:
      • AM (36 activities)
      • XC (6 activities)
      • Fat (2 activities)
      • RD (1 activities)
      Check the Plainview activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Plainview?
      The most popular Strava segments in Plainview are:
      • Trailview NSP to LIE, NY (1,681 athletes)
      • jericho-woodbury rd south (1,639 athletes)
      • Harvard climb (1,607 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Plainview.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Plainview?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Plainview. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Plainview.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Plainview?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Plainview?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Plainview are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Plainview.
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