221.3 miles
Distance
9,367 ft
Climb
-9,360 ft
Descent
584 ft
High Point
This is the official Hiking route of the Bay Circuit Trail. Some segments are marked as "unofficial" but are included to show continuity.
Detailed Description
Bay Circuit Trail - Official Hiking Route is a 221 mile popular easy route located near Newbury (Essex County) Massachusetts. This hike only route. This route includes 293 trails. This route climbs 9,367 ft with a max elevation of 584 ft then descends -9,360 ft.
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Primary ActivityHike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
More Stats for Bay Circuit Trail - Official Hiking Route mountain bike route
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Avg time118 hr 16 min
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Altitude change6 ft
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Altitude min5 ft
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Altitude start10 ft
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Altitude end16 ft
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Grade max-45.6%
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Grade min37.7%
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Distance climb87 miles
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Distance down86 miles
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Distance flat48 miles
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2014 Attitash Mt Bike Park Opening Weekend
trail: 100 (BCT)
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May 29, 2014
Downhill Mountain Biking at Attitash kicked off for the Memorial Weekend with riders getting back out on the trails. We'll be open weekends only...

DH sessions at Highland mtb Park
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Mar 9, 2013
This is a video of Clint Hobbs(red jersey) and Austin Geis (black jersey) ripping it up at Highland MTB park in Northfield, NH. The runs that were...
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