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6.8 miles
Distance
627 ft
Climb
-625 ft
Descent
00:57:56
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
149 ft
Altitude min
214 ft
Altitude max
164 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-18.1%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:57:56
Avg time
East Side Black Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLaurel Ridge Nature Preserve
East Setauket, New York -
AKAGround Hog Hill
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
This trail is one of more challenging trail in Long Island. The climbs are steep, long, relentless, on after another. The descents in many spots are incredibly steep. There aren't many bail out spots. The toughest loop is towards the end called The Chambers (part of this 5.1 mile trail but not listed). One hell of a workout.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 9, 2026
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Directions to east-side-black-loop trailhead
(40.909210, -73.089310)
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Routes with this trail
Laurel Ridge Complete Featured
★ 5.0 • 29 miles • 1,864 ft • 25 • Loop •
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★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 1,266 ft • 18 • Loop •
This route includes all of Laurel Ridge East Side as of April 2022
Laurel Ridge Middle Featured
★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 648 ft • 7 • Loop •
This route includes all of Middle Grounds at East Setauket Laurel Ridge Nature Preserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions About East Side Black Loop
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Where is East Side Black Loop located?
East Side Black Loop 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 40.90921, -73.08931.
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How hard is East Side Black Loop?
East Side Black Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for East Side Black Loop?
East Side Black Loop has 627 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 625 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 149 ft to 214 ft.
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Is East Side Black Loop a point to point trail?
Yes, East Side Black Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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