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3,701 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:06:30
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
68 ft
Altitude min
89 ft
Altitude max
89 ft
Altitude start
82 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
1,631 ft
Distance climb
1,132 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:06:30
Avg time

Avoid Mud 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Reserve
    Deer Park, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140679 in Trail Running
    • #141016 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #67 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,477 in Trail Running
    • #3,202 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    NY DEC

During freeze/thaw season, use this trail to avoid the mud that usually forms on the main loop up ahead. It has some hills and twists to keep you on your toes then it runs alongside an abandoned rail line.

Disclaimer

Use the trail at your own risk. Hazards may exist.

Tags
Faint trail
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 84 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 928 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Avoid Mud 2 Trail Reports

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Oct 3, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/New_York)
Oct 3, 2026
 Tree down. Chain saw required.
Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:07am (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
Clear connection trail.
Jun 30, 2026 @ 9:22pm (America/New_York)
Jun 30, 2026
Trail was cut back no more face slappers.
Jun 21, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/New_York)
Jun 21, 2026
 Overgrown vegetation
Jun 14, 2026 @ 7:48am (America/New_York)
Jun 14, 2026
 Needs trimming
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Status:
on Oct 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Avoid Mud 2 located?
      Avoid Mud 2 is located in Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Reserve, Deer Park, New York, United States. It is part of the Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.76993, -73.30262.
      ▼ How hard is Avoid Mud 2?
      Avoid Mud 2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Avoid Mud 2?
      Avoid Mud 2 has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 68 ft to 89 ft.
      ▼ Is Avoid Mud 2 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Avoid Mud 2 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Avoid Mud 2?
      Avoid Mud 2 is 3,701 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Avoid Mud 2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Avoid Mud 2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Avoid Mud 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Avoid Mud 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Avoid Mud 2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Avoid Mud 2. The trail is 3,701 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Avoid Mud 2?
      Avoid Mud 2 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,442 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,560 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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