more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:11:55
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
29 ft
Altitude min
53 ft
Altitude max
47 ft
Altitude start
49 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
3,428 ft
Distance climb
2,113 ft
Distance down
2,382 ft
Distance flat
00:11:55
Avg time

Hardscrabble Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northwest Woods
    Sag Harbor, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #285385 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #230166 in E-Biking
    • #378712 in Trail Running
    • #371539 in Hiking
    • #38925 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,634 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #927 in E-Biking
    • #6,810 in Trail Running
    • #7,385 in Hiking
    • #801 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail is best for fat bikes due to the frequent damage by illegal motorized use. Sandy in spots. Check for ticks often.

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Faint trailSandy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 9, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hardscrabble Loop located?
      Hardscrabble Loop is located in Northwest Woods, Sag Harbor, New York, United States. It is part of the Northwest Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.96605, -72.24033.
      ▼ How hard is Hardscrabble Loop?
      Hardscrabble Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hardscrabble Loop?
      Hardscrabble Loop has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 29 ft to 53 ft.
      ▼ Is Hardscrabble Loop a point to point trail?
      Hardscrabble Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hardscrabble Loop?
      Hardscrabble Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hardscrabble Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hardscrabble Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hardscrabble Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hardscrabble Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hardscrabble Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Hardscrabble Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hardscrabble Loop?
      Hardscrabble Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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