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1.5 miles
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:16:05
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
179 ft
Altitude min
213 ft
Altitude max
189 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
3,100 ft
Distance climb
3,123 ft
Distance down
1,483 ft
Distance flat
00:16:05
Avg time

Wild Laurel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laurel Ridge Nature Preserve
    East Setauket, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90518 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #222791 in Trail Running
    • #76789 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This trail is more technical and demanding but it's a good workout and will test your bike handling skills

Disclaimer

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 73 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 868 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Wild Laurel Trail Reports

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Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/New_York)
Mar 20, 2026
 Trail is clear, looks like some trees were cleared recently. The trail is dry even in the corners. Rain expected tonight though - Friday 3-20-26.
Oct 14, 2025 @ 4:43pm (America/New_York)
Oct 14, 2025
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Aug 7, 2025 @ 3:58am
Aug 7, 2025
 Tree down at the very end of The Wall. It's oak about a foot in diameter a bit too much for a hand saw.
Jun 17, 2025 @ 6:43pm
Jun 17, 2025
 reporter Perfect conditions! Hero dirt!
Apr 15, 2025 @ 5:17pm
Apr 15, 2025
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Status:
on Mar 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wild Laurel located?
      Wild Laurel 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 40.91756, -73.08506.
      ▼ How hard is Wild Laurel?
      Wild Laurel is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wild Laurel?
      Wild Laurel has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 179 ft to 213 ft.
      ▼ Is Wild Laurel a point to point trail?
      Yes, Wild Laurel is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wild Laurel?
      Wild Laurel is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wild Laurel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wild Laurel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wild Laurel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wild Laurel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wild Laurel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Wild Laurel. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wild Laurel?
      Wild Laurel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,166 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,056 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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