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      Large wilderness conservation area composed of many parcels principally managed by the Manchester Essex Conservation Trust (MECT).
      Marked as mountain biking only on specific trails.
      Similar to Dogtown in Gloucester in that it is very rocky and can be quite punishing (or technical if you want to be optimistic about it), and there is a lot to explore
      However, signage is quite good and trails are very well marked for the most part.
      Parking google parking directions
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 4
      • 1
      • 7

      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 19, 2022

      Stats

      Trails (view details)
      55
      Trails Mountain Bike
      12
      Trails Horse
      6
      Trails Hike
      55
      Trails Trail Running
      55
      Trails Snowshoe
      8
      Trails Nordic Ski
      8
      Total Distance
      22 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      9 miles
      Total Descent
      2,061 ft
      Total Vertical
      182 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      209 ft
      Reports
      34
      Photos
      5
      Ridden Counter
      2,118

      Photos of Manchester-Essex Woods Mountain Bike

      trail: Ancient Line
      15 |
      Mar 3, 2021 @ 5:52am
      Mar 3, 2021
      trail: Ancient Line
      35 |
      Mar 3, 2021 @ 5:52am
      Mar 3, 2021
      report
      trail: Sesame Street
      20 |
      Feb 28, 2021 @ 10:58am
      Feb 28, 2021
      34 |
      Mar 15, 2020 @ 1:49pm
      Mar 15, 2020
      34 |
      Mar 4, 2020 @ 10:31am
      Mar 4, 2020

      Videos of Manchester-Essex Woods Mountain Bike

      My 1st whip
      44 | Apr 27, 2022

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Rocky Hill Road Ext
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      VariablePlease avoid riding on muddy trailsWillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Old Manchester Road Ext
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      VariablePlease avoid riding on muddy trailsWillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Old Manchester Road
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      VariablePlease avoid riding on muddy trailsWillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Caesar's Lane Ext 3
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      VariablePlease avoid riding on muddy trailsWillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Caesar's Lane Ext 2
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      VariablePlease avoid riding on muddy trailsWillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Caesar's Lane Ext 1
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      VariablePlease avoid riding on muddy trailsWillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Caesar's Lane
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      VariablePlease avoid riding on muddy trailsWillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Apple St to Turtle Back Rd Gas Line
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      VariablePlease avoid riding on muddy trailsWillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS
      Andrews Street
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      VariablePlease avoid riding on muddy trailsWillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      GnarmaniaaddreportChebacco Rd Trail Ext and 3 more
      May 1, 2023 @ 3:56am
      May 1, 2023
      WillieJacobszaddreportAndrews Street and 12 more
      Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Apr 12, 2023
      ethankoivisto79addvideoMy 1st whip
      Apr 27, 2022 @ 5:34pm
      Apr 27, 2022
      bobg13addreportSpruce Swamp Trail and 2 more
      Feb 19, 2022 @ 12:22pm
      Feb 19, 2022
      SiamDelightRulesaddreportCaesar's Lane and 2 more
      Jan 19, 2022 @ 1:30pm
      Jan 19, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Laurel Lane/School Street 10 9 71.7 km
      Gordon College 20 39 81.8 km
      Powder House Hill 8 11.8 km
      Piggery/Culvert/Manchester Woods 14 20 161.9 km
      Haskell Pond West 1 14 19 12.1 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike126 miles187 ft1 mile112 ft
      #10,363#4,3762301534
      Horse63 miles125 ft4,357 ft105 ft
      #860#59012
      Hike5422 miles2,060 ft9 miles180 ft
      #9,285#4,23833445
      Trail Running5522 miles2,060 ft9 miles180 ft
      #9,251#4,20634102
      Snowshoe83,419 ft52 ft492 ft102 ft
      #1,76612
      Nordic Ski83,419 ft52 ft492 ft102 ft
      #48212
      • By SiamDelightRules & contributors
      • Admins: SiamDelightRules
      • #35073 - 2,100 views
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