more stats
4,849 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:16:55
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
38 ft
Altitude min
80 ft
Altitude max
44 ft
Altitude start
39 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1,417 ft
Distance climb
2,070 ft
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:16:55
Avg time

Plank Road Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northwest Woods
    Sag Harbor, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #198259 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #388302 in Trail Running
    • #383107 in Hiking
    • #40712 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,522 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,923 in Trail Running
    • #7,467 in Hiking
    • #842 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A hillier addition to the Switchback Trail. Trail tread has sand, rocks, and roots in places.

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

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Plank Road Loop located?
      Plank Road 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 40.96645, -72.24764.
      ▼ How hard is Plank Road Loop?
      Plank Road Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Plank Road Loop?
      Plank Road Loop has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 38 ft to 80 ft.
      ▼ Is Plank Road Loop a point to point trail?
      Plank Road Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Plank Road Loop?
      Plank Road Loop is 4,849 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Plank Road Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Plank Road Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Plank Road Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Plank Road Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Plank Road Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Plank Road Loop. The trail is 4,849 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Plank Road Loop?
      Plank Road Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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