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3,383 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
95 ft
High Point
-57 ft
Altitude change
25 ft
Altitude min
92 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
21.1%
Grade min
866 ft
Distance climb
1,440 ft
Distance down
1,037 ft
Distance flat

Perilous Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hempstead Harbor Woods
    Port Washington, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #220654 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #689 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,797 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #24 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Town of North Hempstead

This trail is called PERILOUS (which means full of danger) because it's full of danger and exposure. There was a silent film made in this area called THE PERILS OF PAULINE a long time ago. The trail has about 10 features including step ups, step downs, small drop offs, roller coaster sections, loose sand, boulders, steep climbs and lots of rocks/logs etc. It's an advanced trail so ride at your own risk. Hiking not recommended due to steep slopes.

Disclaimer

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 105 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 328 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Perilous Trail Reports

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Sep 24, 2026 @ 7:31pm (America/New_York)
Sep 24, 2026
 Could use a trim. Got tripped up a few times with so many features & turns and short line-of-sight with the tall weeds. Plus it’s been too...
Sep 14, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/New_York)
Sep 14, 2026
Aug 5, 2026 @ 5:50pm (America/New_York)
Aug 5, 2026
 reporter
Trimmed back trail and fixed erosion
Aug 4, 2026 @ 3:13pm (America/New_York)
Aug 4, 2026
 Trail washed out in some locations Can help fix if I know when next crew comes out to maintenance
Jun 3, 2026 @ 9:34pm (America/New_York)
Jun 3, 2026
 reporter
Fixed boulder roller line and trimmed trail
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on Sep 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.5 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Perilous located?
      Perilous is located in Hempstead Harbor Woods, Port Washington, New York, United States. It is part of the Hempstead Harbor Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.83457, -73.66975.
      ▼ How hard is Perilous?
      Perilous is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Perilous?
      Perilous has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 25 ft to 95 ft.
      ▼ Is Perilous a point to point trail?
      Yes, Perilous is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Perilous?
      Perilous is 3,383 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Perilous?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Perilous. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Perilous? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Perilous are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Perilous?
      Perilous is a very popular trail. There have been 504 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 650 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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