more stats
4,298 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:06:37
Avg time
52 ft
Altitude change
961 ft
Altitude min
1,055 ft
Altitude max
961 ft
Altitude start
1,014 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-32.4%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
2,533 ft
Distance climb
1,106 ft
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
00:06:37
Avg time

Make Believe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hardy Road
    Wilmington, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68958 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138080 in Trail Running
    • #149666 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #998 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,427 in Trail Running
    • #3,421 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(NYSDEC)

A fun trail in either direction and also a good warm up before firing up some of the more challenging terrain nearby.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 53 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 294 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Aug 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Make Believe located?
      Make Believe 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 44.36425, -73.80104.
      ▼ How hard is Make Believe?
      Make Believe is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Make Believe?
      Make Believe has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 961 ft to 1,055 ft.
      ▼ How long is Make Believe?
      Make Believe is 4,298 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Make Believe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Make Believe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Make Believe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Make Believe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Make Believe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Make Believe. The trail is 4,298 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Make Believe?
      Make Believe is a very popular trail. There have been 1,049 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,205 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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