more stats
486 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
00:01:44
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
156 ft
Altitude min
158 ft
Altitude max
156 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
1%
Grade min
115 ft
Distance climb
262 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
Avg time

West Side Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laurel Ridge Nature Preserve
    East Setauket, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #174030 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96174 in Trail Running
    • #116143 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,227 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #1,797 in Trail Running
    • #2,640 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail brings you to the beginning of the west side loops.

Disclaimer

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Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 691 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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West Side Start Trail Reports

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on Apr 15, 2025
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      Directions to west-side-start trailhead (40.907340, -73.090070)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 29 miles • 1,864 ft • 25 • Loop •
      This route includes all of Laurel Ridge
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 596 ft • 6 • Loop •
      This route includes all of Laurel Ridge WEST Side as of April 2022

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is West Side Start located?
      West Side Start is located in Laurel Ridge Nature Preserve, East Setauket, New York, United States. It is part of the Laurel Ridge Nature Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.90734, -73.09007.
      ▼ How hard is West Side Start?
      West Side Start is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Side Start?
      West Side Start has 2 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 156 ft to 158 ft.
      ▼ Is West Side Start a point to point trail?
      Yes, West Side Start is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is West Side Start?
      West Side Start is 486 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Side Start?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on West Side Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride West Side Start?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride West Side Start are:
      • May (53 activities)
      • August (53 activities)
      • October (52 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access West Side Start? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Side Start are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride West Side Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride West Side Start. The trail is 486 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is West Side Start?
      West Side Start is a very popular trail. There have been 2,460 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,157 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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