5.0 miles
Distance
256 ft
Climb
-234 ft
Descent
197 ft
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This is the Harold Parker Section only of the Bay Circuit Trail

Detailed Description
Bay Circuit Trail is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Andover Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 256 ft with a max elevation of 197 ft then descends -234 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • AKA
    BCT
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Bay Circuit Trail mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 15 min
  • Altitude change
    24 ft
  • Altitude min
    118 ft
  • Altitude start
    122 ft
  • Altitude end
    144 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -11.7%
  • Grade min
    14.5%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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