more stats
2,441 ft
Distance
145 ft
Climb
00:06:52
Avg time
146 ft
Altitude change
1,610 ft
Altitude min
1,756 ft
Altitude max
1,610 ft
Altitude start
1,755 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-1.2%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
2,139 ft
Distance climb
151 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:06:52
Avg time

Plow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hickory Ridge
    Naples, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #184665 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127747 in E-Biking
    • #107245 in Trail Running
    • #114433 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,361 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #510 in E-Biking
    • #1,965 in Trail Running
    • #2,600 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    The Nature Conservancy

Plow is a climbing-primary design that offers an engaging ascent or a slower, technical descent for mountain bikers and e-bikers.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 177 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Plow Trail Reports

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Jun 21, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/New_York)
Jun 21, 2026
 reporter Dry, grippy, and clear.
Jun 18, 2026 @ 7:03pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 18, 2026
 Went up this after Hoverfly. No real issues other than some small blow downs.
May 30, 2026 @ 1:30pm (America/New_York)
May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/New_York)
May 30, 2026
 reporter Mostly dry and firm. A few small muddy spots persist.
May 22, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/New_York)
May 22, 2026
Dry except one switchback corner about half way up still muddy.
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on Jun 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Plow located?
      Plow is located in Hickory Ridge, Naples, New York, United States. It is part of the Hickory Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.65621, -77.39765.
      ▼ How hard is Plow?
      Plow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Plow?
      Plow has 145 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,610 ft to 1,756 ft.
      ▼ Is Plow a point to point trail?
      Plow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Plow?
      Plow is 2,441 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Plow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Plow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Plow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Plow are:
      • August (44 activities)
      • July (34 activities)
      • September (28 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Plow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Plow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Plow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Plow. The trail is 2,441 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Plow?
      Plow is a very popular trail. There have been 627 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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