more stats
1,076 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
45 ft
Altitude min
71 ft
Altitude max
71 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
492 ft
Distance climb
509 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
Avg time

Big Pine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathedral Pines County Park
    Middle Island, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47606 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #346534 in Trail Running
    • #334915 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #670 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,058 in Trail Running
    • #6,910 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Suffolk County Parks

A fun descent dropping over a rooty section then a climb back out

Disclaimer

Use trails at your own risk. Hidden hazards may exist.

Tags
Rooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,163 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Big Pine Trail Reports

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on Jun 16, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 461 ft • 13 • Loop •
      This is the entire Cathedral Pines trail. Start at the lower parking lot.
      ★ 4.5 • 45 miles • 2,339 ft • 64 • Loop •
      This 50 mile long route includes all trails at Glacier Ridge, Overton Preserve and Cathedral Pines...
      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 451 ft • 14 • Loop • Race •
      This route is a loop used by the MUDDY TIRE MTB RACE. Subject to change. The race route and the race...
      4.0 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Pine located?
      Big Pine is located in Cathedral Pines County Park, Middle Island, New York, United States. It is part of the Cathedral Pines County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.86838, -72.93749.
      ▼ How hard is Big Pine?
      Big Pine is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Pine?
      Big Pine has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 45 ft to 71 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Pine a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Pine is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Pine?
      Big Pine is 1,076 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Pine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Pine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Pine?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Pine are:
      • October (96 activities)
      • November (63 activities)
      • September (54 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Big Pine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Pine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Pine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Big Pine. The trail is 1,076 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Pine?
      Big Pine is a very popular trail. There have been 3,969 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,880 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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