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SavePelham trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Horseback. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Cadwell Memorial Forest.
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- Mountain Bike
19 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Horse
9 trails
- Hike
22 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Aug 23, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 22
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 19
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 14
- Trails Horse
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 22
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,555 ft
- Total Vertical
- 608 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,233 ft
- Reports
- 9
- Photos
- 2
- Completed Counter
- 551
Sub Regions
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Cadwell Memorial Forest
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Popular Pelham Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 194 ft • 41 • • hike
Section 11 descends the north-west side of Mt. Lincoln in Cadwell Memorial Forest, then travels through Amherst Watershed Lands before arriving at state land off Shutesbury Road in Pelham. This is the second of six relocated sections...
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,224 ft • 65 ft • 37 • • hike
Section 11 descends the north-west side of Mt. Lincoln in Cadwell Memorial Forest, then travels through Amherst Watershed Lands before arriving at state land off Shutesbury Road in Pelham. This is the second of six relocated sections...
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,917 ft • 0 ft • 28 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 15 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 215 ft • 8 •
Section 11 descends the north-west side of Mt. Lincoln in Cadwell Memorial Forest, then travels through Amherst Watershed Lands before arriving at state land off Shutesbury Road in Pelham. This is the second of six relocated sections...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 57 ft • 7 • • hike
Section 12 is the third of five relocated sections in Massachusetts. It travels along old logging roads and gentle slopes on state land to the west of Rt. 202 in the towns of Pelham and Shutesbury, passing by an unnamed pond on route to...
Photos of Pelham Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Tower Road - Mount Lincoln | May 12, 2025 @ 1:35pm May 12, 2025 | Ideal | Hiapo WMass NEMBA | ||
| CSF 001 | May 12, 2025 @ 1:35pm May 12, 2025 | Ideal | Hiapo WMass NEMBA | ||
| Shutesbury Road | Nov 15, 2022 @ 11:01am Nov 15, 2022 | Ideal | Hiapo WMass NEMBA | ||
| Queen Street | Jul 10, 2022 @ 7:28am Jul 10, 2022 | Dry | lucid484 | ||
| Rich St | Jul 10, 2022 @ 7:28am Jul 10, 2022 | Dry | lucid484 | ||
| Middle Row | Jul 10, 2022 @ 7:28am Jul 10, 2022 | Dry | lucid484 | ||
| Brewer Road | Jul 18, 2021 @ 1:18pm Jul 18, 2021 | Wet | satcheld | ||
| M&M / NET Sec MA 11 | Jul 18, 2021 @ 1:18pm Jul 18, 2021 | Wet | satcheld |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| bpmcq | wishlist | trail | activity #97113432 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:42am Jun 16, 2026 |
| Hiapo | add | report | activity #71560966 and 1 more | May 13, 2025 @ 1:18am May 13, 2025 |
| subtlestevo | add | photo | activity #42156411 | Jul 24, 2023 @ 9:02pm Jul 24, 2023 |
| Hiapo | add | report | activity #35423431 | Nov 15, 2022 @ 2:24pm Nov 15, 2022 |
| lucid484 | add | report | activity #31285822 and 2 more | Jul 11, 2022 @ 5:08am Jul 11, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k3 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge1 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k3 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge1 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 19 | 13 miles | 1,293 ft | 6 miles | 354 ft | #9,172 | #160 | 9 | 343 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 14 | 8 miles | 518 ft | 3 miles | 354 ft | #9,000 | #2,833 | 9 | ||||
| Horse | 9 | 7 miles | 646 ft | 3 miles | 338 ft | #3,089 | #56 | |||||
| Hike | 22 | 15 miles | 1,555 ft | 7 miles | 607 ft | #9,017 | #174 | 1 | 9 | 52 | ||
| Trail Running | 22 | 15 miles | 1,555 ft | 7 miles | 607 ft | #9,401 | #176 | 1 | 9 | 76 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 2 miles | 367 ft | 1 mile | 262 ft | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Pelham?
Pelham has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pelham?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pelham are:
- CSF 001 (0/5)
- M&M / NET Sec MA 11 (0/5)
- M&M / NET Sec MA 11 (0/5)
- M&M / NET Sec MA 12 (0/5)
- M&M / NET Sec MA 11 (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pelham?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Pelham are:
- June (6 activities)
- August (5 activities)
- October (4 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pelham?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Pelham. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Pelham?
The longest trail in Pelham is M&M / NET Sec MA 11 at 2.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pelham?
The best hiking trails in Pelham are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pelham?
The best trail running trails in Pelham are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Pelham?
Pelham has a total of 22 trails. Of those, 19 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pelham to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pelham?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pelham is M&M / NET Sec MA 11 with 215 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pelham?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pelham is M&M / NET Sec MA 11 with 366 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pelham?
Pelham supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pelham?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pelham is M&M / NET Sec MA 11 with an average grade of 5.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Pelham?
The overall region status for Pelham is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 8 trails:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Pelham?
Yes, Pelham supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pelham?
The most popular Strava segments in Pelham are:
- Flora Tunnel Descent (68 athletes)
- snowmo down (28 athletes)
- Pump Trail DH (27 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pelham?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pelham are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pelham?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pelham are:
- M&M / NET Sec MA 11 (0/5)
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