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1.1 miles
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:08:12
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
21 ft
Altitude min
91 ft
Altitude max
58 ft
Altitude start
52 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
2,297 ft
Distance climb
1,791 ft
Distance down
1,955 ft
Distance flat
00:08:12
Avg time

Quail Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hempstead Harbor Woods
    Port Washington, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43166 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157401 in Trail Running
    • #119403 in Hiking
    • #3280 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #609 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,750 in Trail Running
    • #2,721 in Hiking
    • #105 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Town of North Hempstead

Quail loop is the easiest trail in Hempstead Harbor Woods although it's not that easy due to the hills, roots and rocks. This trail is a one way one mile long loop that will bring you back to where you started. It is sandy in spots and it will be slippery when wet due to clay. It is shared with hikers and runners so if your coming up to another trail user master the art of the pass: slow down, communicate a plan, pass safely and say thanks Use a bell or call out around blind turns. Easier trails are located in Bethpage, Trail View or Caumsett State Parks.

Access Info

Parking is along the left side of the chain link fence, do not go into the flying field area as this is off limits. Do not block the trail entrance with your car.

Disclaimer

Ride these trails at your own risk! Hidden hazards may exist.

Tags
Faint trailSandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 miles average
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  • 129 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,291 rides
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Quail Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 14, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/New_York)
Sep 14, 2026
Aug 4, 2026 @ 3:18pm (America/New_York)
Aug 4, 2026
Small passable tree down
Jul 27, 2026 @ 10:54am (America/New_York)
Jul 27, 2026
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Trimming trails back
Jun 11, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/New_York)
Jun 11, 2026
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Trimmed back the trail from swamp thing to the exit
Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/New_York)
Jun 9, 2026
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Removed several trees that fell across the trail
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on Sep 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.07 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Quail Loop located?
      Quail Loop 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 40.83706, -73.66554.
      ▼ How hard is Quail Loop?
      Quail Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Quail Loop?
      Quail Loop has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 21 ft to 91 ft.
      ▼ Is Quail Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Quail Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Quail Loop?
      Quail Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Quail Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Quail Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Quail Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Quail Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Quail Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Quail Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Quail Loop?
      Quail Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,002 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,189 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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