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4,836 ft
Distance
195 ft
Climb
-264 ft
Descent
00:25:11
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
978 ft
Altitude min
1,218 ft
Altitude max
1,050 ft
Altitude start
978 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-45.2%
Grade max
37.2%
Grade min
1,926 ft
Distance climb
2,365 ft
Distance down
430 ft
Distance flat
00:25:11
Avg time

Good Luck Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hardy Road
    Wilmington, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59160 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100899 in Trail Running
    • #75097 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(NYSDEC)

This trail is a very technical trail with several rock problems that may require more than one try. Cleaning the climb in either direction is an accomplishment. But with great effort comes great reward with excellent gnarly descents with rocks and roots galore.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:26pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 14, 2025 @ 9:40am
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (16 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Good Luck

        ▼ Where is Good Luck located?
        Good Luck is located in Hardy Road, Wilmington, New York, United States. It is part of the Hardy Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.36194, -73.81083.
        ▼ How hard is Good Luck?
        Good Luck is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Good Luck?
        Good Luck has 195 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 264 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 978 ft to 1,218 ft.
        ▼ How long is Good Luck?
        Good Luck is 4,836 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Good Luck?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Good Luck. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Good Luck?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Good Luck are:
        • July (36 activities)
        • August (22 activities)
        • June (20 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Good Luck? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Good Luck are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Good Luck?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Good Luck. The trail is 4,836 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Good Luck?
        Good Luck is a very popular trail. There have been 775 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 995 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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