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1,650 ft
Distance
00:01:02
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
34 ft
Altitude min
36 ft
Altitude max
34 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
289 ft
Distance climb
1,365 ft
Distance flat
00:01:02
Avg time
Brown Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHempstead Lake State Park
West Hempstead, New York -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerNew York State
This is a wide gravel road with scenic views of the lakes. Watch for cars at the intersections and give right of way to horses, which means move to the side and ask the horse riders if it's ok to pass. Give hikers and baby strollers lots of room. There may be washed out sections and gullies so be careful.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 13 rides
- Last: Jul 14, 2026
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(40.688720, -73.637880)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Trail
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Where is Brown Trail located?
Brown Trail is located in Hempstead Lake State Park, West Hempstead, New York, United States. It is part of the Hempstead Lake State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.68872, -73.63788.
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How hard is Brown Trail?
Brown Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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Is Brown Trail a point to point trail?
Brown Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Brown Trail?
Brown Trail is 1,650 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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